The injuries I suffered from a dog bite were minor. However, the wounds got infected. Is treatment for the infection a damage I can claim?

Yes. Infections are a common complication of Philadelphia dog bites, occurring in about one out of every five bites. In addition to any treatment you received for the initial bite, you can typically also include compensation for medical expenses resulting from the infection in a claim for damages. Speak with an experienced Philadelphia dog bite lawyer to discuss the full range of complications and difficulties you suffered. It may surprise you to learn the types of damages you have the right to recover.