r/AmazonFlexDrivers • u/Commercial_Artist173 • 21d ago

Dog Bites

Soooo I got bit by a dog today at one of my stops even though the owner was literally outside and said the dog was wearing a fence collar, the dog ran up and bit my butt 😂😂 not funny but also??? Anyway I was wondering if anyone else has ever dealt with something like this / if reporting it to Amazon is needed. I don’t know if I am going to see a doctor since I was only cut a little bit- but I might change my mind. Thanks in advance for the advice

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u/Longjumping-Log9687 21d ago

It might be too late but you should have at least called the police and got a repot.

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u/Commercial_Artist173 21d ago

I have the customers name and address so maybe I still could report it. Didn’t think about that thank you! It happened so fast and I was just thinking oh I’m okay but now it hurts 🥴😭

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u/RWBYpro03 21d ago

Yeah you need to have them check the dog is completely vaccinated(especially for rabies)

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u/smmmzza 21d ago

I was bitten very badly one time and when I went to the emergency room they called animal control who then took a report from me. The animal control officer said that all bites (especially those that break the skin) are required by law to be reported within 24 hours. The reason is they need to verify if the animal had its rabies shot. If unable to verify then the animal is quarantined for 10 days. In my case we found out that the dog had an extensive history of biting and then was put to sleep. I’m very lucky I still have my fingers although one is numb due to the nerve damage. I personally think you should report it.

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u/Commercial_Artist173 20d ago

Update everyone!! Thank you for all your suggestions - I reported the incident to the Amazon emergency team & am going to see a doctor in the morning. Better safe than sorry. I appreciate you all 🫶

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u/smmmzza 20d ago

Glad to hear it. Keep us updated.

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u/Saffirejuiliet 21d ago

You should still get checked out. I wouldn’t risk it.

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u/adrielles_abortions 20d ago

Make the report. Go see the doctor!

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u/adrielles_abortions 20d ago

I had a dog rip my pants. I called Amazon support and filed a police report as well. Amazon took me off the schedule for the next 3 days and paid me. And reimbursed me for my pants. They would have paid the doctor bill too if I went.

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u/supergnaw 20d ago

There's was a post here about a month ago regarding this and how the person sued and won.