Dog bite attacks are not only physically painful but also mentally and emotionally traumatic as well. Emotional distress can arise from the actual attack, the subsequent medical procedures, possible disfigurement, and can result in a fear of dogs, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and other psychological problems, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Victims of dog bite attacks can not only receive financial compensation for their medical bills and lost wages, but also for their current and future pain and suffering.
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 Constitutes Pain and Suffering?
Pain and suffering are divided into two parts, physical and mental.
Physical pain and suffering include the pain and discomfort that has been sustained due to the dog bite injury, as well as the pain and discomfort that they can expect to suffer in the future.
Mental pain and suffering is any psychological issue or negative emotions that an injured party suffered due to their injury, both presently and in the future.
Mental pain and suffering can include:
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Mental anguish
- Depression
- PTSD
- Humiliation
Determining a Dollar Amount for Pain and Suffering
It can be difficult to assign a fair dollar amount for pain and suffering following a dog bite attack, and the amount a dog bite victim will receive varies by the circumstances of their particular case. Some of the factors that can affect how much a victim receives either through an insurance settlement or a jury trial include:
- The victim has a permanent disability or disfigurement that affects them psychologically and/or physically;
- The victim was a child (juries are typically more sympathetic to child victims);
- Medical treatment that will be ongoing, life-long, or life-changing.
If you or a loved one was injured in a dog bite attack, you deserve fair compensation for your injuries. 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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