Types of Injuries Suffered in New York Dog Attacks

Depending upon the size and strength of the dog, New York dog bite injuries can be life changing. In addition to the severe physical injuries dog bite victims may endure, many victims suffer from psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety and paranoia. Injured victims of New York dog attacks should know that they have the legal right to pursue financial compensation for their losses including, but not limited to medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, lost wages and benefits, and any other losses they may have endured in the attack.
Some of the most common injuries suffered in New York dog attack incidents are skin lacerations. The skin may be broken by a powerful bite or by a deep scratch. Tragically, when a child is the victim, it is usual for these types of injuries to occur on the face or neck leaving permanent scars. Broken bones are another common injury suffered in attacks involving powerful dogs. Some dogs can shatter bones in the hand, wrist and forearm when biting down on the victim. Victims of these types of severe attacks may require stitches, rehabilitation, cosmetic surgery and extended periods of time away from work.
Nerve damage is another serious injury that may be suffered in dog attacks. Depending upon the location and severity of the injury, the nerve damage may be permanent. In such cases, the victim may suffer from a loss of feeling in the damaged area and even a loss of mobility.
The expensive medical procedures required for these types of devastating injuries may be covered through civil litigation. It is not always easy to hold dog owners financially responsible for the actions of their pet. A victim harmed by a dog in New York would be well advised to seek legal guidance from a skilled dog bite injury attorney.
The experienced New York personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy track record of getting dog bite victims just compensation for their injuries, damages and losses. Our law firm recovered $750,000 for a girl who was bitten by a dog, which was the most money recovered in New York State in 2010 f or a dog bite. We believe that negligent dog owners should be held accountable and that the victims should not have to pay for something that was not their fault. To obtain more information about pursuing your legal rights, call our law offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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