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Seeking First Aid after a Dog Bite in Iowa

It's understandable that you will be shaken up immediately after you or your child has been the victim of a dog attack in Iowa. There may be serious injuries with bleeding, the fear of rabies and the risk of other infections.

After suffering injury from a dog attack in Iowa, consider the following guidelines for treatment: 

• For minor wounds: If you know for a fact that the dog that attacked you does not have rabies (such as your family pet), and if the dog bite barely broke your skin, cleanse the site with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic cream and cover it with a bandage. You should also observe the wound for signs of infection, including redness, oozing, swelling and pain. A sign of infection means you need prompt medical attention.
• For deep wounds: If you suffered a puncture wound after the dog attack, or if your skin has been raggedly cut and is bleeding, apply pressure with a clean cloth and get prompt medical treatment.
• For rabid dog attacks: If you have any reason to believe the dog that attacked you has rabies, get medical attention immediately. If you are uncertain whether the dog has rabies, play it on the safe side and get immediate attention.  

Dog owners in Iowa can be held accountable for injuries their pets cause in a dog attack. When your injuries are severe, a Des Moines dog bite lawyer might be able to help you seek compensation for current and future medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages. 

Contacting a Des Moines Dog Bite Lawyer

The Des Moines dog bite lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of medical treatment for dog bite injuries. That's why we provide this FREE book, Iowa Consumer's Guide to Dog Bites. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa dog bite claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 1-888-792-3595.