Tip #3 to maximize your recovery after an Ohio dog bite: Don’t underestimate the insurance adjusters who contact you.

This tip goes back to what we discussed in the introduction. Insurance adjusters handle claims for a living. They're judged by their bosses by how they settle claims and how much money they save for the company. This doesn't make them bad people; they're just doing their jobs and looking out for the best interests of their employers. It's up to you and your lawyer to look out for your interests.

It's no shock that insurance companies often own the tallest skyscrapers in a city. They have powerful lobbies throughout the country and, along with other business interests, have done their best to get legislation passed that makes it hard for dog-bite victims to be fairly compensated. They've gotten rich by collecting as much money as possible from all of us while trying to avoid making fair settlements with people suffering from dog bites.

So, when an adjuster representing the person who owned or kept the dog gives you a call, keep in mind where their loyalties lie. They'll likely be extremely pleasant, but they have one goal: to settle your claim as cheaply as possible. They do this for a living, all day and every day. Because this is probably the first time you've been seriously injured by a dog bite, you are at an obvious disadvantage. Be smart when you're dealing with them - or better yet, hire a lawyer who deals with insurance companies on a daily basis. After all, the insurance companies have professionals working for them, so you should too.

If you or someone you know has suffered personal injury from a dog bite contact our Toledo, Ohio accident attorneys to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Dog Bite Book.