Although there are numerous possible outcomes from a dog bite incident, many people do not consider the possibility of contracting rabies. A dog may very easily have rabies if it is nasty enough to attack without provocation. After being bitten, it is possible that your doctor would do a rabies test on you. However, what happens if the results are positive? After reading this article to learn more, call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to learn about your legal options.
Understanding rabies
Although most people have heard of rabies, they frequently are unaware of what it is. It is a virus that, when a dog bites a person, can be spread from the dog’s saliva to the human body. The virus is among the oldest on the planet, and once symptoms appear, there is no therapy or cure. This is why vaccinations are necessary to avoid it.
There are two types of rabies: paralytic and frenzied. Frantic is the primary cause of practically all human infections worldwide and is more prevalent in both humans and dogs. For this reason, the majority of states mandate that dogs have initial rabies vaccinations and ongoing booster shots.
Prevention of rabies
Your doctor will probably give you the rabies vaccine to prevent symptoms if the rabies test on the dog that bit you is positive. Recall that rabies is a very painful illness, therefore being vaccinated is worth it to avoid contracting it. Nevertheless, the treatment is pricy and prolonged.
If you receive rabies treatment prior to exposure, you will receive one dose of immunoglobulin and four doses of the vaccine over the course of two weeks. Nowadays, instead of being injected into the stomach as in the past, this medication can be put into the arm.
You will experience more difficulties if you receive rabies treatment after being exposed to rabies. This vaccine is not typically available in hospitals. They must either locate a nearby hospital that is a registered carrier or order it from the CDC. As a result, the immunization will probably need to be transferred, and the total cost of the post-exposure course of therapy is usually around $3,000.
The cost of missed work, your doctor’s fees, the cost of hospitalization, and other expenses that may occur from this mishap are not included in this; take note of that. This is solely for the immunization.
An accident lawyer could assist you in paying for the medical care
You can benefit from speaking with a personal injury lawyer if you are unable to pay for the therapy mentioned above or if you have already obtained it but are now dealing with skyrocketing medical bills. Give us a call at 909-982-0707 right once to find out more about the possibility of bringing a dog bite lawsuit.
We will provide a no-cost initial session during which we will outline your alternatives and inform you of your possibilities. There is no danger to you since if we accept your case, it will be handled on a contingency basis. Call right away to learn how to obtain the reimbursement you are entitled to.
