Tip #13 to maximize your recovery after an Ohio dog bite: Gather witness statements and dog warden reports.

All dog bites should be reported to the county dog warden and local health department. The dog warden will conduct an investigation, prepare a report, and possibly cite the owner or keeper of the dog. Sometimes police officers will conduct their own investigation. Dog-bite victims should collect these reports and file them away in a safe place. If you hire an attorney, the attorney can gather the reports for you and will use them as evidence for your claim.

In addition to colleting reports, try to take statements from everyone who witnessed the bite. Make sure you get the names, addresses, and phone numbers for all potential witnesses in the event the case has to go to trial.

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