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<blockquote data-quote="brownclown" data-source="post: 86935" data-attributes="member: 276"><p>Wow. Let's get back on topic here. I posed the question "Dog Bite: To Sue Or Not To Sue". I don't know if I was ever intending to sue. Most folks when learning that you've been bit by a dog will ask you "Are you going to sue?". If you are compensated for whatever damages you've incurred without suing then all is good NO? Anyhow, I will not be suing. My losses, although not inconsequential, were minimal compared to some of the horror stories I've heard in the last week. There is also the issue of the dog. A dog bite is serious business. You can actually die from one but its pretty rare. In most cases the owner of the dog is legally responsible for the actions it takes. It also depends on the laws in your state, county or city. Your dog may behave fine around your children but might freak if a stranger encroaches its "territory". I've made a few mistakes handling my incident and I think fellow UPSers might benefit from them. Firstly, if you've been bitten by a dog, don't wait to seek medical attention. You may feel OK and might opt to finish out the day as I did but this is probably the dumbest thing you might do. You may not feel so good the following days. Report the incident to your center and insist on seeking medical attention immediately. Next, file a police report or verify that one has been filed on your behalf with the police or animal control officer if you have one. If a dog has bitten you, what's to prevent it from biting a child or somebody else in the future? Also, the authorities need to determine if the animal's shots are up to date or if it is diseased or considered dangerous. Try to get as much information as you can about the circumstances. Lastly, give yourself an honest assessment about your injuries and/or losses. Sure, you could probably lawyer up and get a healthy sum of cash for whatever. If your injuries are serious enough you may well be entitled. If you lose time at work but can't claim workman's comp, try to negotiate through UPS's insurance with the homeowner's insurance. I'm still dealing with the medical and legal aspects and would prefer that this never happened. Anyhow. I'm back at work and I gotta get up tomorrow so I'll stop rambling for now. Later folks...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brownclown, post: 86935, member: 276"] Wow. Let's get back on topic here. I posed the question "Dog Bite: To Sue Or Not To Sue". I don't know if I was ever intending to sue. Most folks when learning that you've been bit by a dog will ask you "Are you going to sue?". If you are compensated for whatever damages you've incurred without suing then all is good NO? Anyhow, I will not be suing. My losses, although not inconsequential, were minimal compared to some of the horror stories I've heard in the last week. There is also the issue of the dog. A dog bite is serious business. You can actually die from one but its pretty rare. In most cases the owner of the dog is legally responsible for the actions it takes. It also depends on the laws in your state, county or city. Your dog may behave fine around your children but might freak if a stranger encroaches its "territory". I've made a few mistakes handling my incident and I think fellow UPSers might benefit from them. Firstly, if you've been bitten by a dog, don't wait to seek medical attention. You may feel OK and might opt to finish out the day as I did but this is probably the dumbest thing you might do. You may not feel so good the following days. Report the incident to your center and insist on seeking medical attention immediately. Next, file a police report or verify that one has been filed on your behalf with the police or animal control officer if you have one. If a dog has bitten you, what's to prevent it from biting a child or somebody else in the future? Also, the authorities need to determine if the animal's shots are up to date or if it is diseased or considered dangerous. Try to get as much information as you can about the circumstances. Lastly, give yourself an honest assessment about your injuries and/or losses. Sure, you could probably lawyer up and get a healthy sum of cash for whatever. If your injuries are serious enough you may well be entitled. If you lose time at work but can't claim workman's comp, try to negotiate through UPS's insurance with the homeowner's insurance. I'm still dealing with the medical and legal aspects and would prefer that this never happened. Anyhow. I'm back at work and I gotta get up tomorrow so I'll stop rambling for now. Later folks... [/QUOTE]
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