Hinsdale Postal Worker Dog Bites Lawyers

Dog Bite Attack Injury Attorneys Serving Western Springs, Oak Brook, and Lemont

If you are a mailperson for the U.S. Postal Service, there is a good chance that a dog has threatened you. In 2010, dogs in 1,400 cities across the country attacked nearly 5,700 postal employees. That same year, the U.S. Postal Service paid nearly $1.2 million in 2010 for expenses incurred by dog bites to its employees.

If you are a postal worker that has been bitten by a dog while on the job, you are likely eligible for compensation. Working with an experienced attorney from the Law Office of Martoccio & Martoccio gives you an edge in a personal injury suit to get the settlement you need so that you can move on with your life. Just because dog bites to mail people are common does not mean the oft-devastating impact of them should be downplayed. It is advisable for a person who has been bitten by a dog to contact a personal injury attorney immediately.

Hinsdale, IL Personal Injury Lawyer for Postal Workers

Houston, Texas, led the country with the highest number of postal worker-dog bite incidents in 2010, citing more than 60 postal workers who had been injured. California, however, led the country with the top number of dog bite personal injury claims, which resulted in payouts of more than $90 million. If you have been bitten by a dog and you live or work in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Western Springs or Westmont—especially if you are employed by the U.S. Postal Service—an experienced lawyer at the Law Office of Martoccio & Martoccio can help to you receive the compensation you deserve to cover medical expenses, lost wages and other financial losses as result of a dog bite.

Dog bites can have devastating consequences for your psyche as well as your appearance. Many dog bite victims experience flashbacks of the incident and are unable to continue working in the capacity in which they were because of these flashbacks or fear. A dedicated personal injury attorney can help you reach a settlement so that your family is taken care of while you heal psychologically as well as physically.

Postal Workers and Dog Bite Liability

There are several things you can do to help avoid being bitten by a dog if you are a postal worker. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends not running past a dog, avoiding eye contact, and not approaching a dog that is tethered. If a dog threatens you, it is best to remain motionless or back away slowly until you are no longer in the dog’s line of vision. Regardless of the scenario in which you were bit, however, the dog owner is likely liable for your injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you draft a lawsuit to ensure that your injuries are compensated.

If you were bitten by a dog while on the job, the most important first step is to seek the counsel of a qualified personal injury attorney. For a free initial consultation to learn how one of our experienced legal professionals can help you, contact the Law Office of Martoccio & Martoccio today at 630-920-8855.

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