3-Year-Old Hospitalized after Dog Attack
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that children are the most at risk of being attacked by dogs in the United States. Even when kids are taught not to approach unfamiliar dogs or not to bother a dog that is sleeping, as a recent attack demonstrates, children cannot prevent a dog owner from improperly detaining their animals. According to a ksdk.com article, a 3-year-old girl was attacked by three dogs when she was at play in a front yard.
Based on the article, the toddler has been hospitalized for over a week to receive medical attention for over 50 bites, ten of which may have reached the bone in some locations. The girl’s father stated that she is unable to move and has received over 150 stitches, experienced a lot of swelling, and is still in much pain. Apparently, the dogs that dragged the young child almost 90 feet – lab retriever mixes and an Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) – commonly roam “free around the neighborhood” and were not properly held within their owner’s yard.
Since the child dog attack took place, the animals have been detained by a local shelter and a warrant has been released for the owner. The owner may be convicted for a misdemeanor offense for violating the City of Mobile’s Dog Control Ordinance if it is determined that he was aware of the dogs being a danger to others.
Whether your child has experienced puncture wounds, tissue loss, scaring, fractured bones, disfigurement, nerve damage, or another injury from a dog attack in Missouri, a skilled St. Louis child dog attack injury attorney at Page Law can help. Our experienced personal injury attorneys have been protecting the rights of injury victims for many years and know what it takes to help our clients receive the compensation that they deserve from negligent parties. Contact Page Law today at 866-620-5757 for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal rights.
Source article: http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=197850
