Dog bites are not only painful, but the psychological scars they can cause may continue far past the time it takes the physical injuries to heal. Studies done on dog attack victims found that nearly all dog bite victims suffer from some sort of emotional injury following their attack, making their recovery exceedingly difficult.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, we at America’s Consumer Lawyer are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses, and this includes working on your behalf to ensure a favorable settlement.
What is Emotional Distress?
Emotional distress is a state of mental suffering due to an extreme situation such as a dog bite attack. While there is some skepticism that accompanies any claim of emotional distress, it is a very real, albeit invisible, injury.
Emotional distress can take on a variety of forms and vary from person to person. Emotional distress may present as:
- Insomnia
- Humiliation
- Fear
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Suicidal thoughts
- Agoraphobia
Documenting Emotional Distress
It is easy to document physical injuries but documenting psychological injuries may be more difficult. Keep a daily journal of how your life has been affected after the attack and how you feel. Tell your doctor about any mental changes you’ve had since your attack and make
an appointment with a mental health professional if you are feeling prolonged emotional distress. Medical records regarding your emotional well-being will be a powerful tool in your claims process.
Compensation for Emotional Distress
Emotional distress damages are designed to provide compensation for the psychological impact your injuries have had on your daily life and it is difficult to put an exact dollar amount on emotional distress compensation. The injured party will need to provide evidence as to how the dog bite attack has affected their daily life, which can be difficult to establish. If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer to review your claim.
We at America’s Consumer Lawyer are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
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