Getting attacked by a dog can physically harm you and be an extremely traumatizing experience. A severe dog bite can dramatically impact the sufferer’s life. Sometimes it can lead to permanent disability or death. However, you can hold the owner accountable for your injuries and get compensation through a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. 

The lawyer can assist you with the legal steps to get compensation and hold the owner accountable. Since the case can be challenging, having a lawyer by your side can be extremely helpful and ease your hassle.

How will a lawyer help me with a dog bite injury:

1. Demonstrating the dog owners negligence

A dog owner is accountable for dog bite injury except if the victim intentionally provokes the dog or enters someone’s property without permission. Your attorney will help you show these points. Moreover, a lawyer can use various strategies, such as eyewitness testimony in a dog bite injury claim. 

2. The lawyer will help you get the compensation you need

In a dog bite injury case, you will receive compensation for all the medical expenses due to the injury. This will include past and future medical bills. If the injury caused you to miss your work and led to a loss of wages, you could also seek compensation for the same. 

3. Secure your medical records or other essential documents

Dog attacks sometimes cause injuries even if the victim was not bitten. An experienced dog bite lawyer will collect all the evidence, such as medical bills, which will prove the extent of the injury. Additionally, an attorney may consult the doctor or surgeon to collect expert opinions. They will evaluate all the information required to win the case and get the deserving compensation.

4. Demonstrate psychological harm

A dog bite can have a psychological impact on victims. A victim can sometimes develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As psychological harm is not visible outwardly, it can be challenging to prove. However, a well-experienced dog bite lawyer can help demonstrate the psychological impact caused due to the dog attack. 

5. Calculating past and future damages

With the help of a dog bite lawyer, you may receive the compensation you are entitled to for the damages. An attorney will recognize all the sources of compensable damages, including past damages and damages that you will experience in the future. Once your lawyer knows the approximate value, they will negotiate the settlements with the dog owner or the insurance company.