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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Massachusetts Bite Form in our editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the reporting person's information. Enter your name, address, and phone number in the designated fields.
  3. Next, provide details about the bite victim. Fill in their name, address, city, state, phone number, age, and date of birth accurately.
  4. In the bite information section, record the date and time of the incident. Describe how the bite occurred and specify the location on the victim's body where the bite took place.
  5. For animal information, indicate the type of animal involved (e.g., dog or cat). If applicable, note whether the animal was captured and provide its name, breed, color, sex, and license details.
  6. Complete any additional sections regarding rabies vaccination status and treatment information before signing off as required.

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The Massachusetts Department of Animal Health, Division of Epidemiology makes all decisions regarding humans that have been potentially exposed to rabies through an animal scratch or bite. Any non-domestic animal biting or scratching a human must reported to DPH Epidemiology at 617-983-6800.
If youve suffered a dog bite injury, the first thing to do is seek medical attention. The doctor will file a claim with the local animal control officer. You should file a dog bite claim with local law enforcement, regardless of whether you will file a personal injury claim later.
Yes, Massachusetts enforces a statute of limitations on dog bite claims, meaning there is a restricted period within which victims must initiate legal action. Typically, the law allows three years from the date of the incident to file a claim for damages.
Some states have a one-bite rule, which states that the owner doesnt have to consider their dog a threat until they have at least one bite on their record. Massachusetts does not use the one-bite rule. Owners must consider their dog(s) a potential threat regardless of whether theyve bitten anyone.
Gov. Maura Healey signed a law Wednesday that bans the sale of puppies and kittens under eight weeks old, as well as the roadside sale of animals, her office said.

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The recommended first-aid procedures include immediate, thorough flushing and washing of all wounds with soap and water and application of Povidone Iodine or Antiseptic having virucidal activity. Washing of wounds is desirable up to 15 minutes and should be carried out as soon as possible with soap and water.
Essentially, a first attack, or one bite, is forgiven. This is not the rule in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, a dog owner can be held liable the first time their dog hurts someone and after any subsequent attacks.

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