Dogs are considered to be man’s best friend and seemingly harmless. Unfortunately, though, a dog may have underlying aggressive tendencies or a fear response that causes them to attack at any moment. If you were made the victim of such an attack, you must do everything in your power to physically, emotionally, and importantly, financially recover as soon as possible. Continue reading to learn how to recover after a dog bite injury and how one of the experienced Panama City personal injury attorneys at Manuel & Thompson, PA can help you achieve this.
What are the most common types of dog bite injuries?
Even the smallest dog breeds may inflict catastrophic injuries on an individual in the event of a bite or attack. This is because dogs tend to attack with their teeth and target vulnerable body parts, such as the face, head, hands, arms, and legs. Without further ado, below are the most commonly reported types of dog bite injuries:
- Loss of eyes or limbs.
- Infections to the bite wounds, such as rabies.
- Lacerations to the face that cause permanent scarring or disfigurement.
- Fractured, broken, dislocated, or crushed bones.
- Tendon damage or soft tissue damage.
- Emotional distress and post-traumatic stress disorder.
How can I medically treat a dog bite injury?
As soon as you get bitten by a dog, you must thoroughly clean the wound and apply an antiseptic (i.e., iodine). This is, of course, until emergency medical technicians can respond to the scene or you can take yourself to the emergency room.
From here, your medical treatment may vary depending on the type of injury you incurred and its severity. For example, you may need to get a cast for your broken bones. Or, you may need to undergo cosmetic surgery for your facial injuries. Lastly, you may need to attend routine physical therapy sessions for your orthopedic injuries.
How can I financially recover after a dog bite injury?
As you may have likely concluded yourself, the cost to medically treat your dog bite injury is expensive. You should not be stuck with this financial burden after the physical and emotional toll you have had to endure. This is especially the truth if the dog bite incident was due to no fault of your own in the first place.
This is all to say that you may financially recover after your dog bite injury by filing an injury claim against the negligent dog owner. If successful, you may financially recover from far more than your medical bills (i.e., lost wages, property damages, and even non-economic damages).
In conclusion, there is no need to second-guess your decision to retain the services of one of the skilled Panama City personal injury attorneys. This is because we can guarantee that someone from Manuel & Thompson, PA will have your back through every step.
