Common Injuries after a Dog Bite Attack in St. Petersburg

A dog bite attack in St. Petersburg can result in abrasions, lacerations, scars, permanent disfiguration, permanent emotional scarring, and more. If you've been injured in a dog bite attack, a St. Petersburg, Florida dog bite lawyer can get you the money to cover your medical bills so that you can focus on what's important.

Types of Injuries Sustained in a Dog Bite Attack in St. Petersburg

The severity of the injuries a person sustains in a dog bite attack can depend both on the dog and the person. Children, for instance, are more likely to receive extremely severe injuries because they're smaller and less cautious than adults. Similarly, a pit bull is more likely to seriously injure someone than a Pomeranian.

The types of injuries that could be sustained in a dog bite attack include:

• abrasions;
• crush injuries;
• punctures;
• lacerations;
• tissue damage or loss;
• tissue avulsion (i.e. torn away tissue);
• bone fractures;
• sprain and/or strain injuries;
• scars;
• deformity;
• disability;
• nerve damage;
• infections (including rabies, cellulitis and C canimorsus); and
• death.

When a person goes through a traumatic ordeal that results in the tearing away of flesh and/or a permanent disability, that ordeal stays with the person in more ways than physical scars. The emotional pain is just as real as the physical pain.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after a Dog Bite Attack in St. Petersburg

People tend to think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a psychological problem associated only with war veterans. PTSD, however, can affect anyone who has gone through or witnessed a horrible event. It's not uncommon for dog bite attack victims to suffer from PTSD.

Victims of dog bite attacks can be affected by PTSD for months or even years after the actual attack. The victim will feel depressed, nervous, fearful, and otherwise uncomfortable. PTSD affects a person's life in a major way, causing them to break down and cry, or even take dangerous risks for no reason at all.

Dog bite attack victims who are affected by PTSD are often haunted by an ever-present fear of all dogs and the outdoors. This may result in a complete change of lifestyle. A person who used to love nature walks, for instance, may never take one again for fear of being attacked.

The bills for psychological as well as medical treatments will add up quickly. Both treatments are equally important, and neither should be ignored in the name of costs. Allow an experienced St. Petersburg, Florida dog bite lawyer help you get those bills paid and move on from this horrible experience.

Contacting a St. Petersburg, Florida Dog Bite Lawyer

Filing a personal injury claim as the result of a Florida accident can be complex. In cases such as these, it's best that you have an experienced and trustworthy St. Petersburg injury attorney on your side.

To consult with a St. Petersburg injury attorney about your Florida personal injury claim, contact the Law Offices of William K. Saron at 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947.