Adams County · Facial scarring
Brighton Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
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Facial Scarring Claims After a Brighton Dog Bite
A bite to the face can leave more than a physical mark. Serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under Colorado's dog bite statute, which matters for how the case is framed from the start.
The statute's owner liability provision covers economic damages, including medical care tied to the bite. Scarring itself is a noneconomic loss, and pursuing compensation for it often requires bringing a separate negligence claim alongside the statutory claim.
We build both pieces of the case together so nothing gets left out. Every case is different, and we do not promise a particular result or medical outcome, but we make sure the full scope of the injury is presented.
Documenting the Injury Over Time
Facial scarring cases depend heavily on documentation. Photos taken soon after the bite and then at intervals as healing progresses show the injury's course, from initial wound to any residual scarring. Treating records from emergency care through follow-up visits fill in the medical picture, including any infection or nerve involvement.
If scar revision or other follow-up care is discussed, we make sure those records and recommendations are part of the file. We do not estimate or invent the cost of future plastic surgery or reconstructive work. Instead, we rely on what treating providers actually document and recommend.
- Photos of the wound from the day of the bite forward
- All emergency and follow-up medical records
- Notes on any infection, numbness, or nerve symptoms
- Names and contact information for witnesses
- Any referral or recommendation for scar revision care
Handling Brighton Bite Cases
We work with residents across Brighton, including areas near Bridge Street, Bromley Lane, and along U.S. Highway 85, as well as neighboring Commerce City and Thornton. Many facial bite injuries in this area receive initial treatment at Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital before any referral to specialists for further care.
When a claim moves forward in court, Adams County cases are handled at the Adams County Justice Center. Our office is based in Denver, and we regularly assist clients throughout the Brighton area with claims involving serious injury and scarring.
What a Facial Scarring Claim May Address
- Emergency and follow-up medical treatment
- Infection care related to the bite
- Nerve injury evaluation and treatment
- Scar revision or reconstructive consultation
- Noneconomic losses tied to permanent disfigurement
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.
Brighton 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 specific scar meets that standard depends on the facts. We review the medical records and photos to evaluate how the injury fits the legal definition.
Can I recover money for the scar itself, not just medical bills?
The dog bite statute's owner liability provision covers economic damages like medical care. Compensation for the scarring itself, as a noneconomic loss, generally requires bringing a separate negligence claim alongside the statutory one.
What if my scar might need revision surgery later?
We rely on what your treating providers document and recommend rather than guessing at future costs. If a doctor discusses scar revision, that record becomes part of building your claim.
What proof matters most in a facial scarring case?
Photos taken over time and complete treating records are central. They show the injury as it happened and how it healed, which supports both the medical and disfigurement aspects of the claim.
Where would a Brighton dog bite claim be handled if it goes to court?
Adams County cases are handled at the Adams County Justice Center. Our office is in Denver, and we regularly assist Brighton-area clients with these claims.
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