diff --git a/sources/Zeds/Mean/MeanBleedInventory.uc b/sources/Zeds/Mean/MeanBleedInventory.uc
index c3b813d..796923b 100644
--- a/sources/Zeds/Mean/MeanBleedInventory.uc
+++ b/sources/Zeds/Mean/MeanBleedInventory.uc
@@ -26,19 +26,16 @@ event Timer()
     locpawn = Pawn(Owner);
     amAlive = locpawn != none && locpawn.Health > 0;
 
-    // if pawn owner is dead or bleed count is done - destroy
-    if (!amAlive || maxBleedCount < 0)
-        Destroy();
-
-    maxBleedCount--;
-
     bleedDamage = bleedLevel * 7;
-    if (bleedDamage < 1.0)
+    // if pawn owner is dead or bleed count is done - destroy
+    if (!amAlive || maxBleedCount < 0 || bleedDamage < 1.0)
     {
-        maxBleedCount = 0;
+        Destroy();
         return;
     }
 
+    maxBleedCount--;
+
     if (stalker != none)
         locpawn.TakeDamage(bleedDamage, stalker, locpawn.Location, 
                    vect(0, 0, 0), dmtype_bleed);