After a dog bite, compensation can include emergency treatment, hospital care, surgery, medication, rabies and tetanus treatment, reconstructive surgery, physical therapy, future medical care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, psychological treatment, and property damage. The victim's own negligence can reduce recovery, and insurance coverage may limit the amount practically collectible.
Key Takeaways
- Compensation can include current and future losses.
- Scarring and nerve or tendon damage may substantially affect the claim.
- Psychological effects can be compensable when supported by evidence.
- A child's future scar treatment may not be known immediately.
- The injured person's own negligence can reduce recovery.
- Insurance coverage may limit the amount practically collectible.
This article provides general information and is not legal or medical advice. Seek qualified medical care and public-health guidance after a bite. Legal rights and deadlines depend on the specific incident, injuries, evidence, and applicable Florida law. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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