If you or your child has been hurt in a dog attack, it’s important to consider mental health impacts alongside bodily injuries when pursuing appropriate treatment and legal compensation. With over 30 years of experience assisting victims in St. Louis and Illinois, Brown & Brown’s attorneys provide compassionate, client-focused legal support with no upfront fees.
How Dog Attacks Affect Mental Health
It’s common for victims of dog attacks to grapple with various emotional and psychological issues. These can include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety can make resuming daily life difficult.
- Fear and phobias: Victims may develop an intense fear of dogs. This fear can impact their ability to go outside or visit certain places.
- Depression and anxiety: The trauma of the incident, combined with physical injuries, can lead to long-term mental health struggles.
- Sleep disturbances: Many victims report trouble sleeping due to recurring nightmares or stress.
Children are especially vulnerable after an attack. Early intervention with therapy is often critical to long-term recovery.
Emotional Injuries Can Support Your Legal Claim
In personal injury cases involving dog attacks, emotional trauma is a valid form of damage. Courts recognize that the psychological consequences of an attack can have a profound impact on one’s quality of life.
With the help of a skilled attorney, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Therapy and counseling costs
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
Your legal team can work with mental health professionals to document symptoms and build a case that fully reflects your experience.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If you or your child is suffering from the psychological effects of a dog attack, contact Brown & Brown today.
We serve clients across St. Louis, MO, and Illinois, and are ready to help you seek the compensation and care you need. Call 314-333-3333 or 573-333-3333 (in St. Louis) or 618-888-8888 (in Illinois) to schedule your free consultation.
