Boulder County · Facial scarring
Lafayette Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
Lafayette dog bite scarring: free consultation, no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Facial Scarring and Disfigurement Claims
Facial bites are different from other dog bite injuries because the harm is visible and lasting. Serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under the statute, which matters for how the case is evaluated. But the statute's owner liability provision is aimed at economic damages, including medical bills tied to the bite.
Scarring itself is a noneconomic loss, and recovering for it often requires a separate negligence claim against the dog's owner or keeper, built on how the animal was controlled or restrained at the time of the attack. We look at both paths together when we take on a Lafayette scarring case so nothing gets left out.
We do not promise how a scar will look after treatment or what future revision surgery will accomplish. What we can do is build the claim around the medical record as it exists and as it develops, and pursue the parties responsible under Colorado law.
Documenting the Injury Over Time
Facial scarring cases depend on a timeline: photos from the emergency visit, photos during healing, and photos months later once swelling and redness have settled. Infection and nerve involvement should be documented by the treating providers as they happen, not reconstructed later from memory. If care included evaluation at Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital, those records anchor the early part of the case.
We also gather records from any follow-up care, including referrals for scar revision or nerve consultation. We do not estimate what plastic surgery might cost or guarantee a treatment plan. Our job is to connect the documented injury and treatment to the liability picture, then let the medical evidence speak for itself.
- Photos of the wound immediately after the bite and at intervals during healing
- Discharge paperwork and any follow-up instructions from treating providers
- Records of infection, numbness, or other nerve-related symptoms
- Contact information for the dog's owner and any witnesses
- Notes on referrals for scar revision or specialist evaluation
Handling Scarring Cases From Lafayette
We take facial scarring cases from Lafayette, including incidents near Baseline Road, South Boulder Road, and U.S. Highway 287, as well as neighboring Louisville and Boulder. Dogs kept in yards or on leash along these corridors can still get loose, and facial injuries often happen when a dog jumps up or a child's face is at the animal's level.
When a claim needs to be filed, matters connected to Lafayette are handled out of Boulder County, with proceedings at the Boulder County Justice Center. Our office is based in Denver, and we meet with Lafayette clients to review medical records and photos as the case develops.
What a Scarring Claim May Cover
- Emergency and follow-up medical treatment
- Infection care and any related complications
- Nerve injury evaluation and treatment
- Future scar revision or reconstructive consultation
- Noneconomic loss 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.
Lafayette Facial scarring FAQ
Is facial scarring covered under Colorado's dog bite statute?
The statute's owner liability provision focuses on economic damages like medical bills. Serious permanent disfigurement can be considered serious bodily injury, but compensation for the scarring itself as a noneconomic loss usually requires a separate negligence claim against the owner or keeper.
What proof matters most in a facial scarring case?
Photos taken over time, from the initial injury through healing, along with the treating medical records. This documentation shows how the injury progressed and supports any later claims about nerve involvement or scar revision needs.
Will you tell me what my scar will look like after treatment?
No, we don't promise a medical outcome. We rely on your treating providers to evaluate healing and any need for further care, and we build the claim around that documented record.
Where would a Lafayette dog bite claim be handled?
Lafayette falls within Boulder County, and related court matters are handled at the Boulder County Justice Center. We meet with clients from Lafayette and the surrounding area to review their case.
What should I do if my child was bitten on the face?
Get medical care and keep records of every visit, including any referrals for infection, nerve issues, or scar treatment. Photograph the injury regularly as it heals, and contact us for a free consultation to go over the details.
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