First, ensure you’re safe from further harm. If wounds are serious, seek immediate medical care to help prevent infection. Document the incident by taking photographs of injuries and the scene. Identify the dog and its owner, if possible, and gather contact information from any witnesses. Report the bite to local animal control authorities to create a formal record.
In Riverside, this may involve contacting the appropriate county or city animal services office so that they can investigate, check vaccination status, and issue any necessary quarantine orders. Keeping copies of your medical records, reports, and communications with insurers will help your legal team understand the full picture of what happened and how the incident has affected you.
