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Boulder Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
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Facial Scarring and Colorado Dog Bite Law
A bite to the face can leave permanent scarring, and serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under Colorado's dog bite statute. That classification matters because it affects how the case is framed from the start, including how the injury is documented and described in any claim we bring.
The statute's strict owner liability reaches economic damages, including medical care tied to the bite. Scarring itself is a noneconomic loss, and pursuing compensation for it often requires a separate negligence claim against the owner, built alongside the statutory claim rather than in place of it.
We look at how the dog got loose or was allowed near the person who was bitten, whether the owner knew the dog posed a risk, and how that fits together with the statute and any negligence theory. Every case is different, and we build the claim around the specific facts and treatment history.
Documenting a Scarring Injury
Facial scarring cases are proven with a timeline of photographs and treating records. Photos taken soon after the bite, during healing, and later as scars mature give a clear picture of how the injury changed over time. We work to gather these images along with medical records from every stage of care.
Treatment can include emergency care, monitoring for infection, evaluation of nerve involvement, and later consultation about scar revision. We do not promise a particular medical outcome or estimate the cost of any future procedure. Instead, we rely on what the treating providers document and build the claim from that record.
- Photos of the wound taken as soon as possible after the bite
- Follow-up photos at intervals as healing progresses
- All treatment records, including any follow-up or specialist visits
- Names and contact information for the dog owner and any witnesses
- Notes on any physical or emotional effects you notice over time
Handling Scarring Claims in Boulder
We work with clients across Boulder, including areas near Arapahoe Avenue, Broadway, and U.S. Highway 36, as well as Louisville and Lafayette. Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital and other area providers are often where initial and follow-up treatment happens, and we help clients gather those records as part of building the claim.
Dog bite claims filed in Boulder County are handled through the Boulder County Justice Center. Our office is based in Denver, and we regularly handle claims for clients throughout the Boulder area, meeting by phone or video when that is easier given ongoing medical appointments.
Losses We Evaluate
- Emergency and follow-up medical treatment
- Costs tied to infection or nerve injury care
- Possible future scar revision consultation and treatment
- Pain and suffering tied to permanent disfigurement
- Emotional impact of visible 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.
Boulder Facial scarring FAQ
Does facial scarring automatically count as serious bodily injury under Colorado's dog bite law?
Serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under the statute, but whether a particular scar meets that standard depends on the facts and medical documentation. We review the treating records and photos to evaluate how the injury fits the statute.
Can I recover money for the scar itself, not just medical bills?
The dog bite statute's owner liability covers economic damages like medical care. Compensation for the scar itself as a noneconomic loss often requires a separate negligence claim, which we build alongside the statutory claim.
What if I need scar revision surgery later?
Future care, including possible scar revision, can be part of a claim, but we do not promise a specific outcome or estimate a cost in advance. We work from what treating providers document about your condition and likely needs.
How important are photos in a facial scarring case?
Photos taken over time, from right after the bite through the healing process, are central to proving how the injury changed and how it looks once healed. Along with treating records, they form the core evidence in these claims.
Do I need to live in Boulder to work with your firm on this?
No. Our office is in Denver and we regularly represent clients from Boulder and surrounding areas like Louisville and Lafayette. We can meet by phone or video to work around your treatment schedule.
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