Bite injuries can occur from animals such as dogs, cats or from humans. Bite injuries often result in   complications. People who work outside, young children and persons handling animals unfamiliar to them are at risk for being bitten.

Human bites are usually because of physical assault. These bites can result in puncture wounds or lacerations. Human bites have a high risk of complications. These complications include development of wound infections or transmission of communicable diseases such as hepatitis. Typical sites for human bite injuries include the fingers, ears and nose. Patients may also suffer from injuries on their hand if they have struck someone in the mouth/teeth and obtain injuries to their own hand. Because of their high incidence for infections, human bites are always cleaned and rinsed with very large amounts of saline.  Antibiotics are generally prescribed to prevent infection.

Animal bites usually leave behind lacerations and deep puncture wounds. Injury from an animal bite also leaves the risk of complications such as wound infection or transmission of rabies. Animal bite injuries usually occur to the hands, feet, and face. An overwhelming majority of treatment of bites in emergency rooms and animal bite related deaths are as a direct result of dog bites. When a dog attacks and bites, the crushing force of their jaw can also lead to injuries such as broken bones and significant internal and soft tissue damage.  Dog bites are also cleansed with very large amounts of saline.  Surgical repair with sutures is usually decided upon on a case to case basis due to the high rate of wound infection.  Dependent upon the severity of the injury and the age of the person bitten, a plastic surgeon may be consulted to take the victim to the operating room for surgical repair.  Peoples with dog bites are also generally given antibiotics to help prevent infection.  Unfortunately, dog bites often lead to long term scarring and may result in loss of function of the area involved.  If the dog has not been immunized against rabies, the person may also need to undergo anti-rabies treatment with multiple injections.

Always get prompt medical attention for yourself or anyone suffering a human or animal bite. If you, a friend, or loved one wrongfully suffered from a human or animal bite, you ask why, and take immediate steps to protect your or their legal interest. Consider the suggestions in our accident guide, and call us immediately. We are here to help. At Larry King, P.C., we recognize the unique issues pertaining accident victims. You can call us at (757) 595-8100 seven days a week, 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. We also offer a free legal-infoline service, and you can now contact us on this web site. We are committed to doing the extra things it takes to help our clients.