Pueblo County · Facial scarring
Pueblo Dog Bite Scarring Lawyers
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Facial Scarring and the Colorado Dog Bite Statute
Colorado's dog bite statute allows an owner to be held liable for economic damages when a dog causes serious bodily injury, and permanent disfigurement can fall within that definition. A facial bite that leaves a lasting scar is often treated as serious, especially when it involves deep tissue, muscle, or nerve damage.
The statute itself focuses on economic damages, things like medical bills, follow-up procedures, and related costs. Scarring and disfigurement are usually noneconomic losses, and pursuing compensation for those often requires bringing a separate negligence claim alongside the statutory claim.
We build these cases by combining the statutory claim for economic losses with a negligence claim addressing the physical and emotional toll of visible scarring. Each part of the case has to be supported by the right kind of proof, and we work to make sure both are developed fully.
Documenting the Injury and Its Progression
Facial scarring cases depend heavily on documentation over time. Photographs taken soon after the bite, during healing, and months later help show how the wound changed and whether disfigurement is permanent. Treating records from emergency care through any follow-up visits fill in the medical picture, including notes on infection risk or nerve involvement.
If scar revision or other reconstructive treatment becomes part of the recovery, those records matter too. We don't promise a particular medical outcome or estimate what a future procedure might cost. Instead, we rely on what the treating providers document and what the evidence actually supports.
- Photos of the wound taken at different stages of healing
- All emergency and follow-up medical records
- Notes on any signs of infection or numbness
- Contact information for witnesses to the bite
- Any referral information for follow-up or reconstructive care
Handling Pueblo Facial Scarring Claims
Pueblo dog bite injuries involving the face often begin with treatment at CommonSpirit Parkview Medical Center. We work with clients from Pueblo West, Bessemer, Downtown Pueblo, Belmont, and surrounding areas to gather the medical records and photographic evidence needed to support both an economic damages claim and, where appropriate, a negligence claim for disfigurement.
When a claim needs to go to court, we file in Pueblo County District Court. Our office at 301 N. Main Street is available for clients throughout Pueblo County who want to sit down and talk through what happened and what the case may involve.
Losses We Evaluate in Scarring Cases
- Emergency treatment and wound care costs
- Costs tied to infection or nerve injury treatment
- Follow-up care and any scar revision procedures
- Noneconomic losses tied to permanent disfigurement
- Emotional impact of visible facial scarring
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Pueblo Facial scarring FAQ
Does facial scarring automatically count as serious bodily injury under Colorado law?
Not automatically. Permanent disfigurement can qualify as serious bodily injury, but that depends on the specific facts, including how deep and lasting the scar is. We look closely at the medical records to evaluate whether a case meets that standard.
Can I recover money for the scar itself, not just my medical bills?
The dog bite statute mainly covers economic damages like medical costs. Compensation for the scar itself as a noneconomic loss typically requires a separate negligence claim, which we can pursue alongside the statutory claim.
Will I need plastic surgery for a dog bite scar?
That depends entirely on the injury and what your treating providers recommend. We don't promise a specific medical outcome or predict costs for future procedures, but we do track whatever care is documented in your medical records.
What kind of evidence helps most in a facial scarring claim?
Photographs taken over time, from right after the bite through the healing process, combined with complete treating records, form the core of these cases. That documentation helps show the extent and permanence of the scarring.
Where would my case be handled if I live in Pueblo?
We handle Pueblo dog bite cases through Pueblo County District Court and meet with clients at our office on North Main Street. We work with people throughout Pueblo, including Pueblo West, Bessemer, Downtown Pueblo, and Belmont.
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