Following a dog bite attack, your main concern is your physical health. Injuries due to a dog bite are painful and often require multiple doctor’s appointments, surgery, and even physical therapy. When the physical wounds are healed, most people believe it will be easy to move on with their life.
However, dog bite attacks are traumatic and can have long-term effects that can affect victims for weeks, months, and even years in the form of anxiety, depression, and in extreme cases, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When the mental effects of a dog bite attack begin to impact your life in a negative manner, psychological counseling may need to be sought out.
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.
Treatment for Emotional Injuries
Dog bites can result in serious and devastating emotional injuries that require the intervention of a trained professional such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. A psychologist is trained to provide therapy for anyone suffering from psychological issues while a psychiatrist, who is a medical doctor, can provide both therapy and prescription medication in the event that the dog bite victim requires further tools in their treatment.
Symptoms of Psychological Issues
Once the initial shock of a dog bite attack is over, dog bite victims will often notice a change in themselves that was not there before the attack. Some of the psychological issues that could arise after a dog bite include:
- Nightmares reliving the event
- Anxiety when leaving the house
- Extreme fear of dogs
- Scars and disfigurement can lead to self-esteem issues
- Sleep disturbances
- Irritability
- Poor concentration
- Depression
- Avoidance behaviors
- Loss of interest in activities
- Intrusive thoughts and suicidal ideation
This list is not all-inclusive and your psychological issues could be different. Only a trained professional such as a psychologist or psychologist can best diagnose you and provide you with the help you need and deserve.
If you or a loved one is struggling following a dog bite attack, it is important to contact your medical team to begin treatment. It is also important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your case.
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.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at America’s Consumer Lawyer, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
