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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would get a lawyer because of the neighbor’s outrageous claim. The docs and rns at urgent care can back up your version of the story because they took a history when you went there. Do you or your daughter have abrasions from the sidewalk? That would support your story that you weren’t trespassing. And watch out for other neighbors who walk the neighborhood. Chances are that this dog has menaced other people before. I’m assuming the police filed a report with animal control? They would know if there have been other complaints. A mom with a baby strapped to her and a not yet 2 year old toddler is not the usual suspect who trespasses and assaults a dog and the police know this. [/quote]

OP, you do need to:

Ensure police filed a report with animal control.

Follow up with animal control. I'd want to know what they had done. I'd be beyond pi$$ed if the woman didn't at least get fined or cited. I'd be offering to help them pursue her to cite her.

As PP says, get a lawyer NOW. One who has handled animal bite cases if possible. I would ask the lawyer what the next step would be. It may not be a lawsuit since suing over a small amount may not be worth it (though maybe you could sue for distress, I don't know). But a lawyer might want to send a letter to the woman worded to show that you'd be willing to sue, and to try to convince her to pay medical bills.

It's about the principles here, OP. That dog is going to savage someone else's leg and next time it may be more severe. Help the neighborhood by putting her in her place. You have other neighbors; you don't need to be in HER good graces. Why are you worried what the neighbors will say? She is lying about you AND about your toddler, and trying to get away with doing nothing about her dog's vicious behavior! 
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I'm a lawyer and I agree with PP. I would not sue the neighbor yet. But I would get a lawyer who will get all the documentation together now so that in case this crazy person ever comes after you, you have all the records (urgent care notes etc) when they are fresh. Lawyer can also advise on any other steps you should be taking right now.

This neighbor knows the dog is at risk of being put down if tis happens again, and so has every incentive to lie about what happened. There are real risks to you when you consider neighbor incentives.[/quote]

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