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Rabies Symptoms and their Treatment after Dog Bite Attack in Iowa

A dog bite attack in Iowa can leave you with serious injuries and even life-threatening infections. If you were attacked by a dog it is recommended that you seek the legal advice of a Des Moines dog bite lawyer. Even though rabies is a rare complication of a dog attack, it can still be contracted. 

Facts about Rabies 

The following are facts about the symptoms of rabies and its treatment: 

• symptoms of rabies include irritability, headache, fever and muscle spasms;
• the time between exposure to rabies and symptoms can be anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks;
• there is no treatment for rabies once symptoms appear;
• vaccinations and early treatment can help prevent the spread of rabies;
• if you work in a high-risk occupation such as veterinary medicine, animal testing or animal control it is recommended you be vaccinated for rabies; and
• if you are bitten by a dog or a strange animal, wash the wound with soap and water and immediately seek medical attention. 

Calling a Des Moines dog bite lawyer after a dog bite attack in Iowa is the best way to recover compensation for your physical and emotional effects of a dog bite and also to hold the dog owner responsible. You could have limited time to file a claim so do not wait after an attack to get professional legal help.

Contacting a Des Moines Dog Bite Lawyer

The Iowa dog bite attack injury attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. If you need immediate legal assistance contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair at 515-440-2852.