GULF COAST Law blog

It can be painful to experience an unexpected dog bite or attack. You may sustain injuries such as scratches and puncture wounds. It is important to seek medical attention for all dog bites, as they often get infected quickly.

Additionally, you may be wondering if you are able to collect compensation from the dog’s owner through a Gulfport personal injury lawsuit.

Being involved in an accident can be a traumatic experience, especially if you’ve suffered serious injuries. Many people are so focused on making sure they’re healthy and spending their time dealing with the emotional aspect of the accident that they don’t even consider talking to a lawyer.

Being injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or carelessness is always very upsetting. It’s understandable if your first thought isn’t to hire a lawyer. However, once you’ve processed the situation emotionally and are feeling better physically, it’s wise to contact a personal injury lawyer in Gulfport to discuss your options.

Premises liability claims are often filed as a result of an injury that is sustained due to a property owner’s carelessness or negligence. These types of cases can be initiated in response to a slip and fall, an animal attack, a dangerous construction site, a fire, a swimming pool accident, inadequate security, and more.

Attorney Jonathan Franco discusses how a Gulfport personal injury attorney can make sure your future medical needs are met in a catastrophic injury case. Clients with permanent spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and paralysis often need future medical treatment such as MRIs, prescription medication, surgery, physical therapy, handicap accessibility, etc.