Dog bites are more common than most people would think and, unfortunately, the majority of dog bite victims happen to be young children.  If your child suffers a dog bite injury, here are some tips you should follow to protect him or her:

§  Try to stay calm.  You need to focus on your child's well-being and tending to your child, who may be in a great deal of pain.

§  Ask for help.  While you are tending to your child, ask for help from a friend, family member or neighbor who can gather the names, addresses and phone numbers of anyone who may have witnessed the attack.

§  Seek medical help immediately.  Even if you think the dog bite was minor, it is important that your child is examined by a medical professional.

§  Speak with your child.  Ask for him or her to tell you exactly what happened.  In many dog bite cases, children do not provoke dogs, the attacks just happen.  Try to gather information about what the dog looked like and where the dog came from

§  Take pictures.  This measure can be taken when you have time (at the doctor's office or when you return home from the hospital.  Should you choose to take legal action in the future, these pictures will show the extent of your child's injuries.

The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus represents those who have suffered dog bit injuries in Los Angeles.  Contact us to discuss your injuries with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.