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Compensation for Vicious Dog Attack Injuries


Dogs are commonly thought of as man's best friend. Most children often think nothing of playing with an unfamiliar animal. However, as a Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyer, I know that for someone who has been bitten, mauled or otherwise attacked by a vicious dog, there can be profound psychological consequences. It is not uncommon for dog attack victims - particularly kids - to develop a fear of canines (Cynophobia) which can negatively impact the victim throughout the rest of their life. Psychologists routinely state that if Cynophobia is allowed to go untreated, it can become a hardwired behavior in adults which is very difficult to treat and almost impossible to reverse. Like any phobia, a fear of dogs can induce anxiety, vertigo/dizziness, terror, a sick stomach and rapid heartbeat in the victim. Intense therapy may ease this fear in both children and adults, but the older the patient, the more likely a therapist may feel the only option is to prescribe anti-depression medication.

The mental anguish commonly suffered by dog attack victims can often be traced directly to the physical injuries themselves. Victims are often left with scars and lacerations, often in the facial area, which can result in lifelong disfigurements. Such scarring can often leave the victim incredibly self-conscious and cause onset of an entirely new set of psychological issues. In some cases there may be additional cosmetic medical procedures which may make facial disfigurements appear less noticeable. In most cases, however, the victim will suffer emotional anguish.

The good news is that dog attack victims may be entitled to seek damages because of the psychological consequences of their experience and their injuries. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation for your mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life under Texas law. This compensation is in addition to more tangible costs related to your injuries which include but are not limited to: doctor fees, hospital visits and other medical expenses; loss of income/wages/salary due to time off work; compensation for your pain and suffering.

Obviously, every case is different, so it is important that you consult with a local personal injury lawyer who has experience in dealing with dog attack cases for both adult and child victims. Mark Anderson is not just board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; he has also been helping injury victims across North Texas since 1991. To discuss your personal situation with Mr. Anderson, please call the Anderson Law Firm toll free at 800-354-MARK (6275) or call locally in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900.


 Other Articles You Might Be Interested In:
Injuries Commonly Resulting From Dog Attacks
Strict Liability: Making a Claim against a Vicious Dog Owner
Making a Claim For Scars, Lacerations and Facial Disfigurement
Compensation Due to Injury Victims in a Texas Personal Injury Lawsuit
Loss of Enjoyment of Life




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