If I was bitten by a dog on my butt, can I get pain and suffering for that?
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If I was bitten by a dog on my butt, can I get pain and suffering for that?
Asked on October 6, 2012 under Personal Injury, Texas
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country when a dog bites a person there is usually strict liability against the owner of the animal or the person controlling the animal when the bite happened. As such, you could be entitled to your medical expenses, lost wages if applicable as well as general damages such as pain and suffering assuming you establish liability for the injuries you have written about.
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