Recoverable Monetary Damages In A Dog Bite Incident
Dog owners in California are strictly liable for bite injuries that their dogs inflict on other people. Therefore, an injured bite victim may be eligible to recover various types of monetary compensation in a claim or lawsuit that they file.
Every dog bite incident is different, as are the injuries a bite victim suffers. Generally speaking, the more serious a victim’s injuries, the more compensation they can recover as part of their claim or lawsuit. The Monterey dog bite lawyers at Silva Injury Law can help you maximize your monetary damages and ensure that you receive fair compensation for all your injuries.
First, you can recover reimbursement for your dog bite medical expenses. For example, you may receive compensation for your doctor visits, medical procedures, physical therapy, or surgeries. In addition, if a medical provider anticipates that you may need additional treatment, such as reconstructive surgery, you can recover those anticipated costs as part of your dog bit claim or lawsuit.
Some dog bite victims may suffer such severe injuries that they cannot work after their accident. In those instances, the bite victim may be eligible to recover compensation for their lost earnings or their loss of earning capacity if they have to switch jobs or careers and take a pay cut due to their injuries.
In addition to these economic damages and other out-of-pocket costs, a dog bite victim can recover monetary damages for all of their inconvenience, mental distress, pain and suffering, lost quality of life, lost spousal companionship or consortium, loss of the ability to use a body part such as with a paralysis or spinal cord injury, permanent disfigurement, or disability.
The knowledgeable Monterey dog bite lawyers at Silva Injury Law can highlight the strengths of your case during settlement negotiations with insurance company adjusters and work to maximize your monetary compensation. Our legal team makes it a priority to ensure that you receive fair compensation in your case. If the insurance company refuses to offer you the monetary damages you deserve, we will not shy away from filing a lawsuit and litigating your case in the court system.
Although no amount of money can fairly compensate a dog bite victim for physical injuries, especially permanent ones, it can help to bring about a sense of closure and justice for you and your family members.
What Are Some Common Dog Bite Injuries?
Whenever a dog bites a person, it sometimes catches the person off guard, causing them to suffer extremely serious injuries, some of which may be permanent. Some of the most common injuries that dog bite victims suffer include puncture wounds, deep lacerations that require stitches, bite marks, permanent scarring, broken bones, and soft tissue injuries. Moreover, if a dog attacks a person and they fall to the ground, the person may suffer additional fractures or soft tissue injuries depending upon how they fall.
As soon as possible after suffering injuries in a dog bite incident, you should seek medical treatment at an urgent care facility or hospital emergency room. In some cases, especially if a dog does not have the proper vaccinations, a person can become very ill or even die if a dog bites them. In addition, the victim may suffer severe injuries that require stitches or even a surgical procedure to correct.
Generally speaking, the longer a dog bite victim waits to seek the medical treatment they need, the more serious their injuries may become. Therefore, bite victims should obtain medical treatment on the same date as their incident, if possible. A medical provider at an urgent care facility can also refer patients for additional medical care if needed.
If you sustained any of these injuries in a dog attack incident, our experienced legal team can review the factual circumstances of your case and determine if you may be eligible to file a claim with the dog owner’s insurance company. If you are, we can assist you through every step of the process and work to recover monetary compensation that makes you whole again.
While you continue focusing on obtaining the medical treatment you need, our legal team can start advocating for you. First, we can gather your medical treatment records, bills, and other documents, including investigation reports, police write-ups, and witness statements. Our legal team can use all this evidence to prove your case and your entitlement to monetary compensation.
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