On April 28, 2013, a young couple was
attacked by a 50 lb Labrador while walking their 9 year old beagle. The couple
was walking their pet in rural Madrid that Sunday afternoon when a large
Labrador retriever mix ran out of the yard and attacked them. The dog was
impounded previously in 2012 for attacking another dog.
The dog ran into the woman and bit
her right thigh and abdomen. The dog’s teeth punctured the woman’s skin. The
dog then scratched at her eyes, breaking her sunglasses, and bit down on her
nose, tearing it off. The woman’s husband tried to save his wife from the dog.
He suffered a bite to his left arm. He finally had to bite down on the dog’s
nose for the dog to let go of his wife.
The couple’s injuries are extremely
severe. The woman must receive a series of reconstructive surgeries to restore
her nose. The bite wound on the husband’s arm has become infected and he must
take time off from work as a heavy equipment operator. While the couple does
have health insurance, the expenses from the surgeries that will be covered are
unknown. Doctors plan on taking cartilage from the woman’s ear to rebuild her
nose.
Dog Bite Injuries
Unfortunately, dog bite injuries are
much more severe and common than most people think. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 800,000 Americans seek medical
attention for dog bite injuries. Half of these victims are children. Of those
injured, 386,000 require treatment in an emergency department.
Thus, it is extremely imperative to
understand important tips to prevent dog bite injuries:
·
When approached
by an unfamiliar dog, try to remain motionless.
·
Do not run from
the dog and scream as that may further entice them to follow you.
·
Also avoid direct
eye contact with a dog.
·
If a dog knocks you over, lie in a fetal
position and remain still.
Hopefully, these tips will help to prevent
injuries during a dog attack.
Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you or a family member recently
suffered injuries from a dog attack, you should speak to a personal injury attorney immediately. Legally, a dog owner can be held liable for injuries
resulting from their pet. Contact one of our personal injury attorneys today in
order to seek monetary compensation for pain and suffering caused by a dog
attack.
