If a dog has bitten you in Texas, you may be entitled to compensation. The most common types of compensation include the following:
Medical Expenses: If a dog has bitten you, the first thing to do is seek medical care. Fortunately, these expenses can be recovered in Texas. This includes the cost of any hospital stays, surgeries, medication, and therapy required to treat your injuries.
Lost Wages: If your injuries from a dog bite prevent you from working, you may be able to recover lost wages. This includes the wages lost during your recovery period and any potential wages lost in the future due to permanent disability.
Pain and Suffering: If you've endured physical or emotional pain due to the dog bite, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. This includes ongoing physical pain, anxiety, depression, and loss of enjoyment of life. This could also include expenses for therapy and other types of mental health treatment.
Disfigurement: In Texas, disfigurement is separate from pain and suffering. If you have been disfigured due to a dog bite, you may be entitled to compensation for the impact that disfigurement has on your quality of life.