Adams and Jefferson counties · Facial scarring
Westminster Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
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Facial Scarring Claims After a Westminster Dog Bite
A dog bite to the face can leave more than a physical mark. Serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under the statute, which matters for how a case is evaluated. We look closely at the wound, the treatment path, and whether scarring is likely to be lasting.
Colorado's dog bite statute holds owners liable for economic damages, including medical care tied to the bite. Scarring itself is a noneconomic loss, and pursuing compensation for that harm often means bringing a separate negligence claim alongside the statutory claim. We build both where the facts support it.
Facial injuries can involve emergency treatment, infection risk, nerve damage, and sometimes later scar revision. We do not promise a particular medical outcome or a specific cosmetic result. What we do is document the injury honestly and pursue the claim based on what actually happened and what the records show.
What Proves a Facial Scarring Claim
Photos taken over time are some of the most persuasive evidence in a scarring case. Images from the day of the bite, during healing, and months later show how the wound changed and whether a visible mark remains. We help clients organize this timeline so nothing gets lost.
Treating medical records carry the rest of the weight. Emergency notes, follow-up visits, any infection treatment, and specialist referrals for nerve injury or scar revision all help establish the extent of the harm. We do not estimate plastic surgery costs or guess at future treatment; we rely on what the treating providers actually document.
- Photograph the wound immediately and at regular intervals during healing
- Follow up with medical providers for any signs of infection or nerve issues
- Keep all treatment records, including emergency visit and follow-up notes
- Save contact information for the dog's owner and any witnesses
- Avoid discussing settlement or scarring outcomes with an insurance adjuster before speaking with us
Handling Facial Scarring Cases Near Westminster
Bites happen throughout Westminster, from areas near U.S. Highway 36 and I-25 to neighborhoods along Federal Boulevard, 120th Avenue, and into Broomfield. Because the city straddles Adams and Jefferson counties, we look at where the bite occurred to determine whether a case belongs in the Adams County Justice Center or Jefferson County Courts.
Many facial injury victims in this area receive initial treatment at CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital. We work from those records and any follow-up care to build a clear picture of the injury and its lasting effects, while our office in Denver handles the claim from filing through resolution.
Losses We Evaluate in Facial Scarring Cases
- Emergency and follow-up medical treatment
- Infection-related care
- Nerve injury evaluation and treatment
- Scar revision or reconstructive consultation
- Noneconomic harm from permanent disfigurement, pursued through 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.
Westminster Facial scarring FAQ
Can I recover for a facial scar itself, not just medical bills?
The dog bite statute covers economic damages like medical care, but compensation for the scar as a noneconomic loss typically requires a separate negligence claim. We evaluate whether the facts support both claims together.
Does a facial scar automatically count as serious bodily injury?
Serious permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury under the statute, but it depends on the specific facts of the injury. We review the medical records and photos to assess how the injury fits the legal standard.
Will you tell me how much my scar is worth?
We don't promise a specific outcome or invent a cosmetic surgery cost. We build the claim from actual medical records and documented evidence, and pursue the value the facts support.
What if the scar might need future surgery?
If a treating provider recommends scar revision or further reconstructive care, that becomes part of the medical record we rely on. We don't guess at future costs, but we do factor in documented recommendations.
Where would a Westminster facial scarring case be filed?
Because Westminster spans Adams and Jefferson counties, the filing location depends on where the bite occurred. That could mean the Adams County Justice Center or Jefferson County Courts, and we sort that out early in the case.
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