Many economic factors may be provided for in a damage award, as a dog bite or other injury caused by a dog may have many consequences. For example, victims may miss time at work in order to heal from their injuries. In addition, they may also incur medical costs which could prove to be expensive.
In addition, victims may able be able to receive compensation for non-economic factors such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment. A St. Louis County dog bite lawyer could calculate an appropriate value for these consequences based on prior case law.