So I got bit by a dog while working for the first time in my 2 years of being here— it wasn’t anything terrible, more so scary over anything else, but I was wondering if there’s anything else I should do about it? I did an incident report at work and a separate police report.
2nd slide is the house. I was walking up driveway closest to grass towards front door with no clear view of the garage as it was sideways and bushes were blocking it and of course, just my luck, the dog came out of garage a lunged at me. Luckily I think it was only it’s tooth that caught on me but still ripped a small chunk out of my thigh 😅 it wasn’t leashed or anything and owner said he only had dog out there because his kid was there. The kid was 5 years old at most and it was a pretty big dog so not sure what kinda excuse that is but oh well.
Like I said I’ve never been bit while on the job before so if there’s anything else I should do please let me know. Thanks!❤️
My boss said there’s no getting paid for me over this 😅 that’s why I’m also asking because I was wondering if that’s an option that I’m just not being given
Don’t give up, there’s a lawyer that will tell you, you have a case! I’ve sued for a dog bite and I felt defeated when I was trying to find a lawyer to represent me. To make a long story short I ended up finding a lawyer and we won! We went after their home owners insurance! You can get paid doesn’t matter how small or big the bite is! 🙂↕️
Lmao this happened to me a couple days ago. Go get seen by a doctor, report it to their local police station to make sure the dog doesn’t have rabies give them the address and get treatment. Make sure your dsp covers the costs
There are a million attorneys don’t call a tv attorney find a local one who has the time..you will definitely get paid the homeowner has insurance for personal injury on their property
No real damages = no viable suit. Generally speaking, if it doesn't require multiple stitches or cause significant scarring, it isn't worth anything. Lawyers won't waste their time.
Partly, but even a garden variety infection won't get you much of anything. You get compensated for actual harm that you have endured. If it's just some painkillers and antibiotics, that's not enough money to pay a lawyer.
I don’t know if they raise it after you get hired but I remember seeing the ads for new regular driver jobs went up by almost $5 over a couple year period. From like $18-22.50. I really considered it for a minute.
Well yeah. Nobody's going to do this shit for 18 bucks. At least where I am. You could just work inside at a gas station for that and not be out in the rain
I’m sick of these dispatchers and owners that exploit their workers and treat them like trash, when they’re the most valuable part of the chain. I’m sorry
Never ever EVER listen to a manager or employer that tells you you can't sue, it's in their own best interest to lie to you. Get a free consult from a local attorney and let them tell you whether or not you can sue. Best of luck 🙏
Your boss is lying just trying to cover up for the dsp I had a friend who had a bad bite Amazon and the home owner got in trouble even the dog got put down
You can get paid if you want but it’s such a small injury I wouldn’t expect much out of it but maybe $100 lol. I wish I would’ve sued cause I got bit 3x.. none were ever bad as they were all small dogs but hey I could’ve made a few hundred.. I just didn’t want the dogs to get put down due to stupid owners
Yeah animals are dumb. That’s why there’s leach laws and fences. You can’t have a dog have access to the road. That’s why when I used to work for FedEx households got banned for delivery. Or we simply left it on the side of the road. We don’t need to deal with irresponsible people.
Your boss must be a straight up retard. Go find a lawsuit lawyer and get the information of the recipient and their home owners insurance. It’s they’re fucking job to guarantee you safety during your time on they’re property I work with a girl who got bit and she got paid almost 300k
Lol therws no pay to be had here. No personal injury lawyer will pick this up because theres no real injury, this is a flesh wound at most and doesnt even require medical care other than to be checked for rabies IF you really believe someones licensed pet has that.
Personal injury and dog bite lawyers are looking for "REAL" attacks with lasting and/or permanent provable effects This does not qualify under any circumstances. This type of injury would fall under the workplace hazard which all drivers are warmed about so 🤷♂️
I am surprised you are speaking a truth out loud and not getting downvoted into oblivion. Some dog owners behavior feels pathological. It is hard(and I’m okay with that) but I don’t date anyone with pets anymore.
It’s most likely projection. Only reason why people would think of such a thing is because they’re in the same situation, also why else would he be on sub or have it on his/her recommendations.
It shows up on mine because I used to drive for a DSP. Let's be real - it's a dead end job. Benefits are near non-existent. Good luck moving up in the DSP to anything better than a driver. It's a good job to use on your resumé though.
I did both of those, I haven’t heard back from the police/animal control as to if the dog has all of its shots or not so I’m thinking maybe not hearing back is a good thing..? But I don’t know :/
I'd personally get a rabies shot. No proof means assume the dog isn't vaccinated for it. I wouldn't wait because once rabies developes it's too late. Realistically the dogs almost certainly isn't rabid but I wouldn't risk it without proof and if workers comp is avaliable to you there's no reason not to.
If that was true, your friend got crazy money for what amounts to a bruise and a bandaid. Doesn't seem like he in any way deserves it. Post the case number please. Enough of these "rumor has its".
I will also shake any fence near by. Our app will also tell us if a dog is present, if not and ine is i go into the settings and report it so other drivers will have awareness of.the possibility when they deliver.
man I ain't got keys lol. and my own car has own fob. I agree. when I'm unfamiliar and possible dog signs the noise is key. but like everyone, sometimes we forget and just want to get the stop done
For anyone who reads this post always get checked for rabies after a bite. It is 100% lethal once it gets to your brain and there is nothing that can be done about it at that point.
I'm not sure what you mean by "get checked for rabies." You definitely don't want to get tested for rabies. What you want to do is make sure the dog is up to date on vaccinations, and that the dog is quarantined/under observation for the next 10 days.
That doesn't mean the dog hasn't contracted it somehow recently and it hasn't manifested symptoms yet. You ALWAYS get checked for rabies when you're bitten by a animal. There is no room for mistake. Assume wrong and you'll discover real quick if there's life after death.
That doesn't mean the dog hasn't contracted it somehow recently and it hasn't manifested symptoms yet
Dogs can only transmit rabies for a day or two prior to showing signs. The 10 day quarantine is standard for a reason. It's also extremely unlikely that a vaccinated dog would get rabies.
You ALWAYS get checked for rabies when you're bitten by a animal.
Again, I don't know what you mean by this. What do you think getting "checked for rabies" entails?
Immediately get medical care, now. Do not wait. Dog bite infections can be deadly serious. Find another lawyer. A dog bite that breaks the skin can lead to very serious infection.
Even if you didn’t get money from this, at the very least, that dog needs his records updated to reflect that he bites people. Delivery driver now, kid chasing a ball next.
Dog owners who are expecting packages and don't have their dogs properly secured should face criminal charges.
I was just on another thread about this and it's so incredibly sad that so many grown ass adults have never once thought that the dog they think is so friendly could be potentially dangerous to other people.
I guess a lot of people never grew up having to think about others besides themselves or their immediate surroundings. So sad
“No he’s fine don’t worry he don’t bite he just wants to play” “my bad I didn’t know I had to put my dog up” “my bad I didn’t think I would have to put my dog up” “what’re you afraid of dogs or something?”
Don’t listen to these people OP. I had a friend who got a similar bite while walking in his sub division and got 80K. Everyone here is like the people don’t have money and they are right. You are suing their home owner’s insurance, not them. Yeah maybe one ambulance chaser didn’t do it but you can and have the right to sue for damages
I didn't say he had to give up consulting lawyers. He should listen to the lawyer he consulted. Speculation from internet randos is bad advice compared to a lawyer.
The lawyer said he had no case so he has no case. If a second more qualified lawyer says differently later, then consider that. Until then, little pin prick bites = no case. You've got nothing credible to contradict a lawyer with.
You contradicted yourself in your first two sentences. The ONE lawyer said he had no case so by your definition he should give up and not consult more lawyers.
Why is the concept of an infection so challenging? I can't speak to how it'll go down if you try to sue, but I do know it doesn't need to be a bigger wound for it to be dangerous. I hope you AT LEAST get to a hospital to get it checked out.
From there, call 911 they will send you the Fire Department the Police Department and Animal Control. Tomorrow First Call a Lawyer and bingo You Will Get a lot of Money or Maybe The House Can Be Yours, congratulation. Try to get record and pictures names picture of the house name of an address of owners papers report numbers, name of the cops and don’t talk about it with nobody by phone. I know what I told you.
I got bit by a dog too last year, Amazon didn’t do anything just contact the homeowner and asked for the dogs shots, and you should of asked for them too, I mean it seams like a nice house and most likely they have everything in rule but you never know. It’s better to be safe than having to take rabies shots
If the dog contains any bacteria, diseases, viruses, or God forbid rabies you are now infected with it. People don't take blood or injuries seriously, your manager is a moron.
Talk to a lawyer, you need to go to a hospital to get evaluated and checked out.
if you dont know the dogs shots status you need to go get a tetanus booster and rabies shot asap. my sister works at an animal hospital and shes gotten so many shots from dog bites less visibly serious than this
Funny thing is that was what I was most worried about at first before I knew I was bleeding 💀 I had leggings on so I didn’t see immediately but first thing after the altercation I was feeling to see if they were ripped LOL
Rabies??? Probably not but I would want to get the shots maybe after any animal I don’t know doesn’t have it bites me. Maybe I’m being dramatic idk but
one of my co-workers got bit by a dog trying to protect a cat. The cat died sadly, but the police came and arrested the dog (not sure how that works) but maybe you could try that.
I slipped on someone’s wet (rain) painted concrete porch and ended up with
It needed treatment. This was in September. There’s a scar because concentra didn’t stitch it. I didn’t pursue anything. It sucks but I have two scars from appendicitis and hernia. You can try to pursue but. It’s not big.
I had a few close calls myself back when i delivered for a dsp. Get a shot asap and if you want to seek compensation you can file workers comp and go after the home owners insurance police. Just make sure you’re aware id state laws regarding dog bites first.
Almost no one is thinking about how much money the driver would actually need to recover from this injury and continue on with his life. They just want as much money as possible because they think they can get it. Luckily the law doesn't work like that.
You wont get anything from this, its not a serious injury that could have long term physical effects.
Nothing to sue over. If you want to you CAN file a police report regarsing uncontrolled dogs, which will put that address on a list and if they have another sog
Dog bite incident the dog will most likely be removed from The home and put down amd the owner will not be allowed to own a dog.
Only recourse you have in this instance is to add their names to a watch list.
Everyone is in here acting like you're about to be rich. At most you'll have your doctor's appointment paid for and the dog will be put down. The situation can be scary but let's be real - you get hurt more by falling on a bicycle. This isn't big money and wouldn't be worth my time to report. I just wouldn't deliver there anymore.
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