Jefferson and Adams counties · Facial scarring
Arvada Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
Arvada dog bite left facial scarring? Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Facial Scarring and Your Legal Claim
Colorado's dog bite statute can hold an owner liable for economic damages, including medical bills, when a bite causes serious bodily injury. Serious permanent disfigurement is one of the categories that can qualify as serious bodily injury under that law.
That statutory claim covers economic losses like medical treatment, but it does not automatically cover the noneconomic impact of a visible scar, such as pain, embarrassment, or loss of enjoyment of life. To pursue those noneconomic losses, we often need to bring a separate negligence claim against the owner, built on how the dog was kept, restrained, or controlled.
We evaluate both angles together after an Arvada bite: what the statute covers for your medical costs, and what a negligence claim can add for the lasting effects of a facial scar. Every case is different, and we do not promise a specific medical or legal outcome before we have reviewed your records.
Building the Record on a Facial Injury
Facial wounds change as they heal, so photographs taken soon after the bite and then at intervals afterward are some of the most important evidence we can gather. These images, paired with your own notes about pain, numbness, or self-consciousness, help show how the injury actually progressed rather than relying on memory alone.
Treating records matter just as much. Emergency care notes, any documentation of infection, nerve involvement, or referrals for scar revision or reconstructive evaluation all help establish the medical picture. We do not estimate what future plastic surgery might cost; we work from what your treating providers document and recommend.
- Photos of the wound taken regularly as it heals
- Emergency treatment records and any follow-up visit notes
- Documentation of infection or nerve-related symptoms
- Any referral for scar revision or reconstructive consultation
- Written notes on pain, numbness, or emotional impact over time
Handling Facial Bite Claims From Arvada
We work with clients bitten in Olde Town, Wheat Ridge, along Wadsworth Boulevard, and around Ralston Road. Many Arvada bite victims are first treated at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, and those records become part of the evidence we rely on.
Claims arising in Arvada typically fall under Jefferson and Adams counties, with court proceedings often handled through Jefferson County Courts in Golden. Our office is based in Denver, and we regularly handle claims for clients throughout this area.
Losses We Evaluate in Facial Scarring Cases
- Emergency and follow-up medical treatment
- Infection care and related complications
- Nerve injury evaluation and treatment
- Scar revision or reconstructive consultation
- Noneconomic impact of visible, lasting scarring
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Arvada Facial scarring FAQ
Does a facial scar automatically mean I have a bigger claim?
Not automatically. Serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under Colorado's dog bite statute, but recovering for the scar itself often depends on a separate negligence claim. We review your specific injury and records to determine what applies.
What if my scar might need future surgery?
We rely on what your treating providers document and recommend rather than estimating future costs ourselves. If a doctor refers you for scar revision or reconstructive evaluation, that documentation becomes part of your claim.
Why are photos so important for a facial injury?
A facial wound changes significantly as it heals, and photos taken over time show that progression in a way memory cannot. They are often central evidence in showing the extent and permanence of scarring.
I was treated at Lutheran Hospital after an Arvada bite. Does that matter?
Yes. Those treatment records help establish the initial injury, any infection or nerve involvement, and the course of care, all of which support your claim.
Do you handle the negligence claim as well as the statutory claim?
Yes. We look at both the economic damages covered under the dog bite statute and whether a separate negligence claim is appropriate for noneconomic losses like scarring. We discuss this during a free consultation.
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