Huerfano County · Facial scarring
Walsenburg Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
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Facial Scarring and the Colorado Dog Bite Statute
Colorado's dog bite statute holds owners liable for economic damages when a dog causes injury, and serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under that law. A facial bite that leaves a lasting scar is exactly the kind of injury the statute was written to address, and it can affect how the claim is classified and pursued.
The statute's owner liability covers economic losses, including medical bills tied to the bite. Scarring itself is a noneconomic loss, meaning pain, disfigurement, and the emotional toll of a visible facial injury may need to be pursued through a separate negligence claim against the owner, built on how the dog was kept, restrained, or known to be dangerous.
We look at both paths together from the start. That means identifying the economic costs the statute covers and building the negligence case for the disfigurement itself, so nothing gets left out of the claim because it fell on the wrong side of that line.
Proving a Facial Scarring Claim
Facial scars change over time. Photographs taken soon after the bite, during healing, and months later show the progression that a single set of pictures cannot capture. We also rely on treating records from the emergency visit through any follow-up care, including notes on infection risk, nerve involvement, and whether scar revision or reconstructive treatment was discussed.
We do not promise a particular medical outcome or invent a plastic-surgery cost that has not been documented. What we do is gather the medical record as it develops, so if further treatment is recommended down the road, that is reflected in the claim rather than guessed at.
- Photos of the wound taken regularly as it heals
- All records from Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and any follow-up providers
- Notes on infection, numbness, or nerve symptoms
- Any referral for scar revision or reconstructive care
- Contact information for witnesses to the attack
Handling Facial Scarring Claims Near Walsenburg
Dog bites in and around Walsenburg happen along Main Street, near U.S. Highway 160 and Colorado Highway 10, and out toward La Veta and the I-25 corridor. Facial bites are more common with smaller children and often involve dogs that were loose or unrestrained in a yard or on a porch. We look closely at where and how the dog was kept when we evaluate the owner's liability.
Emergency treatment for a facial bite in this area typically starts at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center. If the case needs to be filed, it would go through Huerfano County Combined Courts. Our office is located at 301 N. Main Street in Pueblo, and we handle Walsenburg cases from there.
Losses We Evaluate in Facial Scarring Cases
- Emergency and follow-up medical costs
- Cost of scar revision or reconstructive treatment
- Pain and suffering from a visible, permanent scar
- Emotional impact of facial disfigurement
- Lost time from work or school during treatment
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Walsenburg Facial scarring FAQ
Is a facial scar automatically covered under Colorado's dog bite statute?
The statute covers economic damages like medical bills, and serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury. The scarring itself, as a noneconomic loss, may need to be pursued through a separate negligence claim against the owner.
What if the scar might need future treatment?
We document what treating providers have recommended and build that into the claim as it develops. We do not promise a specific outcome or estimate a cost that has not been established by a provider.
Why are photos so important in a scarring case?
A scar changes as it heals, and photos taken over time show that progression in a way a single picture cannot. Combined with medical records, they help show the extent and permanence of the injury.
Where would a facial bite be treated near Walsenburg?
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is the local option for emergency treatment. Follow-up care or scar revision may involve other providers depending on what is recommended.
Does it cost anything to talk to your firm about a facial scarring case?
No. We offer a free consultation and only charge a fee if we recover money for you.
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