What to do after a dog bite? Start by protecting your health. Wash the wound thoroughly with warm, soapy water, press firmly with a clean cloth to slow bleeding, and cover it with a sterile bandage. Seek emergency care for deep or high-risk bites, confirm your current tetanus shot, and ask the dog’s owner...
A dog bite injury can lead to expensive medical costs, property damage and lost wages. In Colorado, state law allows dog bite victims to file claims in pursuit of financial compensation to make up for these losses. While the owner or controller of the dog is the person most commonly held liable, there are...
