When you are pursuing a claim for a dog bite injury, you may be entitled to two types of damages in a dog bite attack, economic damages and non-economic or emotional damages. Economic damages are tangible and easily calculated such as medical bills and lost wages. 

Non-economic damages, or "pain and suffering," accounts for the emotional trauma of the attack as well as the future damage from your injuries. There is no exact formula for calculating pain and suffering damages from a dog bite. 

How We Determine Pain and Suffering for Dog Bite

When working with an attorney, he or she will take into consideration several factors such as the following.

  • Are you no longer able to perform certain normal activities because of the injury?
  • Did you suffer mental trauma such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the attack?
  • Are there any long-lasting or permanent repercussions from the attack (disfigurement, impairment, etc.)?
  • Has your family had to change their lifestyle around to accommodate your recovery?
  • Did the attack prevent you from returning to work because you worked with or near dogs on a regular basis?

All of these factors add up to determine how much a fair amount of compensation would be for your pain and suffering. Your attorney may also look at similar cases that have already been resolved to determine an average or baseline for pain and suffering damages.

Remember that not all dog bite cases will warrant pain and suffering damages, and they are not necessarily included in a first offer settlement. To ensure you are getting the due amount of compensation, you will need to work with an Atlanta dog bite attorney.

An Atlanta Dog Bite Attorney Can Help Secure a Fair Settlement

Calculating pain and suffering damages for a dog bite is a task best left to an experienced attorney. The Law Office of Jason R. Schultz, P.C. helps dog bite victims file their claims and fight for all of the damages they have incurred through the ordeal. Contact our office today and schedule a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options: 404-474-0804.

A Georgia Dog Bite Attorney Can Help Seek Justice

Jason R. Schultz has been handling premises liability injury cases in Georgia for more than 20 years. He has deep compassion for dog bite and animal attack victims and has witnessed just how devastating the long-term ramifications of the attack can be. His top priority is to pursue diligently a full and fair settlement for each of his clients. When he takes on a dog bite case, he puts forth the time and effort needed to present a thorough claim and uses his legal skills and resources to the client’s benefit. Jason is a dog bite lawyer that represents clients and cases in Georgia communities such as Atlanta, Marietta, Peachtree City, Newnan, Savannah, Athens, Lawrenceville, Gainesville, Dunwoody, and more. For dog attack injury counsel, you’re invited to contact the office today at 404-474-0804 to schedule a free one-on-one consultation.

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