What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
My girlfriend a few hours ago was bit by the dog of the owner of the home she rents a room at. She lives in a house and rents a room on the residence that is not connected to the house. It has its own separate entrance, bathroom and small kitchen. She rarely enters the main house. Today she entered the main residence bringing them food (she is on good terms with the owner). The dog attacked and bit her hand and mangled it pretty bad. The wound looks gruesome and the hand looks damaged. She doesn't like the idea of a law suit but we need to consider all options. She works with her hands as a casino card dealer and i'm sure this will put her out of work for some period of time. Does she have a lawsuit case here, should she do anything right now to protect her interest? She is currently at the ER.
My girlfriend a few hours ago was bit by the dog of the owner of the home she rents a room at. She lives in a house and rents a room on the residence that is not connected to the house. It has its own separate entrance, bathroom and small kitchen. She rarely enters the main house. Today she entered the main residence bringing them food (she is on good terms with the owner). The dog attacked and bit her hand and mangled it pretty bad. The wound looks gruesome and the hand looks damaged. She doesn't like the idea of a law suit but we need to consider all options. She works with her hands as a casino card dealer and i'm sure this will put her out of work for some period of time. Does she have a lawsuit case here, should she do anything right now to protect her interest? She is currently at the ER.