A dog bite can leave more than a temporary wound.
For some victims, the injury leaves a permanent scar.
Facial scars, scars on the hands, and other visible injuries can affect confidence, relationships, employment, and quality of life.
Scarring Can Be a Permanent Injury
A scar may remain after the original wound has healed.
Some scars become less noticeable over time. Others remain highly visible or require additional treatment.
A serious dog attack can also result in nerve damage, loss of movement, infection, or reconstructive surgery.
Children Can Face Unique Consequences
Children are particularly vulnerable to serious facial injuries from dog attacks.
A scar suffered during childhood may remain throughout the person’s life.
It can also affect a child’s emotional well-being and confidence.
Medical Treatment May Continue
Dog bite treatment can involve more than an emergency room visit.
Depending on the injury, treatment may include:
- Wound care
- Antibiotics
- Tetanus vaccination
- Surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Physical therapy
- Scar treatment
- Counseling
The full extent of the injury should be understood before a claim is resolved.
Evidence of the Scar Matters
Photographs can document the progression of an injury.
Medical records can establish the severity of the original wound and the treatment required.
If a physician recommends future treatment, that information may also be relevant.
Liability Depends on the Facts
Mississippi dog bite claims can involve questions about the dog’s prior behavior, the owner’s knowledge, supervision, restraint, and other circumstances.
That makes an investigation important.
Do Not Let the Insurance Company Decide What Your Injury Is Worth
An insurance adjuster may see a healed scar.
You live with it.
If a dog attack has left you or your child with permanent scarring or another serious injury, Timbs Injury Law can evaluate the circumstances and help pursue compensation for the physical, financial, and emotional consequences.