A 11-year-old girl was airlifted to a Long Island hospital with facial injuries after she and two other adults were attacked by a dog in the town of Hicksville. According to a CBS News New York news report, police were called to a home on Lantern Road the afternoon of Oct. 15 for a dog bite incident. Neighbors told CBS News New York that they heard screams and then saw the girl who lives in the house, her mother and the 74-year-old homeowner coming out of the house with serious injuries.
Severe Injuries Reported
Police said the two women suffered leg injuries and the child suffered injuries to her face. Neighbors said the child appeared to have been severely bitten in the face and limbs. Based on the news report, the child and her mother who lived upstairs in the home came through the gate of the backyard where the homeowner’s two dogs were at the time. All three injured victims are expected to survive.
The media outlet’s cameras also captured two dogs being removed from the house by animal control and emergency services who came equipped with long poles and protective gear. The dogs will be held by the town of Oyster Bay for evaluation. A neighbor told CBS News New York that she wasn’t even aware that there were dogs in that home. The investigation into this case is ongoing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this dog attack. We wish them the very best for a quick and full recovery.
Potential Impact of Dog Bite Injuries
Child dog bite injuries are a significant concern because they can lead to both physical and emotional trauma. Children are particularly vulnerable to dog bites due to their smaller size. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), most dog bites involving children occur in familiar settings, often at home or in the presence of a known dog.
Physical injuries from dog bites can be devastating both for children and adults. These injuries can range from minor scratches to severe wounds requiring stitches or even reconstructive surgery. Commonly affected areas include the face, hands, and arms, which can lead to long-term scarring and nerve damage. Additionally, infections are a potential complication if the wounds are not promptly treated. The emotional impact of a dog bite can be profound. Children and adults may develop a fear of dogs, anxiety, or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following an attack.
Seeking Compensation After a Long Island Dog Attack
A dog owner can be held liable for a dog attack in Long Island, New York, under the state’s dog bite laws. In cases where the dog is deemed dangerous, the courts may impose specific precautions, such as requiring the dog to be muzzled or confined. If the owner fails to comply, they could face additional legal consequences, including civil fines or even criminal charges. There are also circumstances in which dog bite victims can seek compensation for lost income and benefits, past and future pain and suffering, emotional distress, etc. An experienced New York dog bite lawyer can help injured victims secure fair and full compensation for their losses.
Contacting an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in dog attack, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. We recovered the full $500,000 insurance policy for a child who suffered a relatively minor eye injury from a dog bite. This amount was $500,000 out of a possible $500,000. We recovered this amount for the child in Long Island, where the verdicts and settlements are known to be low.
We also recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/hicksville-long-island-child-attacked-dog/