City and County of Broomfield · Facial scarring
Broomfield Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
A Broomfield dog bite that leaves a facial scar deserves careful legal work. Free consultation, no fee unless we recover.
How Colorado Law Treats Facial Scarring
Colorado's dog bite statute makes owners responsible for economic damages when a bite causes serious bodily injury, and serious permanent disfigurement can qualify. If a bite to the face leaves a lasting mark, that fact can matter for how the case is framed from the start.
The statute's coverage centers on economic losses like medical bills. The pain, embarrassment, and lasting appearance changes that come with facial scarring are noneconomic losses, and pursuing compensation for those often means bringing a separate negligence claim alongside the statutory claim. We look at the facts of how the dog got loose or was kept to decide what claims fit.
Every scarring case is different. We do not promise a specific medical result or outcome, and we will not guess at what future treatment might cost. What we can do is build the claim around the treatment you actually received and the records that document it.
Documenting a Facial Injury
Photos taken soon after the bite, then again as healing progresses, are some of the most persuasive evidence in a scarring case. A single photo taken weeks later cannot show the wound, the stitches, or the early swelling the way a series of images over time can.
Treating records tell the rest of the story: how the wound was cleaned and closed, whether infection set in, whether there was any nerve involvement, and whether a doctor has discussed scar revision or other follow-up care. We gather those records and put them together with the photos so the claim reflects what actually happened, not speculation about what might happen later.
- Photos of the wound taken right after the bite and at regular intervals afterward
- All emergency treatment and follow-up medical records
- Notes on any infection, numbness, or nerve symptoms
- Records or referrals related to scar revision or reconstructive care
- Contact information for the dog's owner and any witnesses
Facial Bite Care in Broomfield
Bites to the face can happen anywhere in Broomfield, from homes near 120th Avenue and Midway Boulevard to areas closer to U.S. Highway 36 and the borders with Westminster and Superior. Many people head to UCHealth Broomfield Hospital for initial treatment, and those records become an important part of the claim.
If a claim needs to go to court, Broomfield cases are handled through Broomfield Combined Courts, serving the City and County of Broomfield. Our office is based in Denver, and we work with clients throughout the area on facial scarring claims from the first consultation through resolution.
Losses We Look At
- Emergency room and urgent care treatment
- Follow-up visits for infection or wound care
- Nerve injury evaluation and treatment
- Scar revision or reconstructive consultations
- Pain, disfigurement, and other noneconomic losses under a negligence claim
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.
Broomfield Facial scarring FAQ
Does a facial scar automatically mean I have a stronger case?
Serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under Colorado's dog bite statute, which affects how the case is framed. But every case depends on the specific facts and medical records, so we review those before drawing conclusions.
Can I recover for the way the scar looks and feels, not just medical bills?
The dog bite statute covers economic damages like medical costs. Compensation for pain, embarrassment, and disfigurement itself typically requires a separate negligence claim, which we evaluate alongside the statutory claim.
Will you tell me how much my scar revision will cost?
No. We do not estimate future medical costs or promise a particular outcome. We build the claim around your actual treatment and records as they develop.
What if my scar changes or improves over time?
That is common with facial injuries, which is why photos taken over time and updated medical records matter so much. We factor ongoing changes into the claim as they occur.
Where would a Broomfield facial scarring case be handled?
Claims arising in the City and County of Broomfield are typically handled through Broomfield Combined Courts. We work with clients from our Denver office throughout that process.
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