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What special considerations come into play?
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A dog bite injury does not exist in a vacuum. Often, the the victim will be suffering from an underlying or pre-existing medical or mental condition, made worse or “aggravated” by the dog bite.
Our Pittsburgh lawyers have experience with not only dog bites, but also litigating medical malpractice and automobile accident liability issues. This requires knowledge of medicine and know-how in terms of reading medical records.
We delineate exactly how the attack made the prior condition worse. This is important, because in Pennsylvania the tortfeasor (the dog owner) is responsible for the aggravation or exacerbation of a pre-existing or underlying condition.
Your lawyer should fully understand your entire medical condition as it existed before and after the dog bite for two reasons: one, to know the true value of your case, and secondly, to clearly and persuasively explain to the defendant’s insurance carrier (or a jury) the fully impact of the dog bite on your life. Mr. Elliott has handled cases involving the usual injuries associated with dog bites, plus:
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Physical and Mental Injuries to autistic children;
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Drug interactions;
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Surgical complications;
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The failure of skin to heal following a surgery;
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Rare infections;
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Hematomas that develop, are painful, and take time to resolve, and
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBIs), from a person being dragged to the ground and striking is or her head on a hard surface. This can cause a concussion, loss of memory, mood disorders, and trouble concentrating.
Contact our Pittsburgh dog bite attorneys today for a free consultation about PA Dog Law. Our advocates provide a no-cost initial meeting.
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Call or email our Pittsburgh lawyers about the types of recovery that can be made for disfigurement, amputation, and deep scars. Our Pittsburgh animal attack lawyers also handle claims on behalf of parents or other guardians for claims involving one of your kids.