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Dog Bites
Statistics from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta ("CDC") concluded that dogs bite nearly 2% of the U.S. population -- more than 4.7 million people annually. Out of these, almost 800,000 bites per year -- one out of every 6 -- are serious enough to require medical attention. In Indiana, if you are bitten by a dog, liability for the injury may fall on the individual who had custody of the dog, the owner of the dog, or even the premises owner. Right after any dog bite incident, it is important to file a report with the appropriate authorities. This will allow the authorities to verify the dog is up to date on vaccinations, check to see if there is any history of prior attacks by the dog, and take the dog into custody, if necessary. It is also important to take photographs of all of the injuries sustained as soon as possible and continue photographic documentation of the injuries throughout the duration of the treatment. For more information, call or email the attorneys at Wagner Reese & Crossen.
Northside Woman Mauled by Pit Bulls
Posted by: Jason Reese
January 27, 2009
On Sunday evening, Brenda Hill, Indianapolis, was attacked by two pit bulls belonging to her neighbor, Lee Carroll. Neighbors believe that the pit bulls - Max and Period - had been attacking Hill for 10 minutes before she was discovered. The attack occurred in the alley next to her home in the 4300 block of North Guilford Avenue while she walked outside to dispose of her trash. Hill's son, Gregory Gilbert, Rockford, Illinois, traveled to Indianapolis to be with his mother. Gilbert reports that his mother has already undergone reconstructive surgery on both legs. Future surgeries will be necessary on her right leg, as the dogs bit all the way to her bone.
Dog attacks by pit bulls and other dangerous breeds are all too common. Under Indiana law, a dog owner normally must have some notice of his or her dog's aggressive tendencies before being held liable for a dog bite attack. This rule was informally referred to as the "one bite rule" in the past-a dog owner will not be liable unless the dog had bit someone else first. Court decisions over the years have eroded this rule, however, and the required notice of aggression can now be shown through evidence of barking or other aggressive behavior short of a prior bite. Moreover, there are certain inherently dangerous breeds for which the law will hold the owner liable even in the absence of prior aggression. Pit bulls are, obviously, considered one of those inherently dangerous breeds. If you would like more information regarding recovering personal injury damages after a dog attack, please visit our website.
Pit Bulls Maul Muncie Indiana Man
Posted by: Steve Wagner
January 07, 2009
Charles R. Jordan, Muncie, IN, who suffered from dementia, likely died as a result of three pit bulls kept in the basement of his home. A grand jury will determine if charges will be filed in his death. The 62-year-old was found dead on October 31, 2008 in the basement of a home he shared with his daughter and her boyfriend. Jordan died of blood loss from the attack. The 3 adult dogs and 6 puppies have been removed from the home and euthanized.
Anyone injured as a result of a dog attack should consider retaining the services of an experienced dog bite attorney.
Dog Bites
Posted by: Jason Reese
January 10, 2008
Man Fined in Pit Bull Attack Indianapolis - Amaya Hess, the toddler attacked by a pit bull earlier this year, had surgery Monday to fix a feeding tube. It was the latest step in her long road to recovery following the near fatal attack. For the first time since the incident, the owner of the dog that attacked Amaya faced a judge. Mark Hamilton wasn't home when the dog attacked the two-year-old. But as owner of the dog, he's responsible for what the animal did. For Amaya, the damage will always be evident. She had to have hundreds of stitches in her face and head. The owner will face a penalty for as long as he lives in Marion County. The City has enacted a vicious dog ordinance as a result of this incident. Dogs like this should be kept in a cage or always on a leash.
Dog Bites
Posted by: Jason Reese
January 07, 2008
How to Take Care of a Dog Bite
Here are some things you should do to take care of a wound caused by a dog bite:
- If necessary, call your doctor (see the list below).
- Wash the wound gently with soap and water.
- Apply pressure with a clean towel to the injured part to stop the bleeding.
- Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.
- Keep the injury elevated above the level of the heart to slow swelling and prevent infection.
- Report the incident to the proper authority in your community (for example, animal control office or police).
- Apply antibiotic ointment to the area 2 times every day until it heals.
Call your doctor in any of these situations:
?? You have a dog bite on your hand, foot or head, or you have a bite that is deep or gaping.
?? You have diabetes, liver or lung disease, cancer, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or another condition that could weaken your ability to fight infection.
?? You have any signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, warmth, increased tenderness, oozing of pus from the wound or fever.
?? You have bleeding that doesn't stop after 15 minutes of pressure or you think you may have a broken bone, nerve damage or another serious injury.
?? Your last tetanus shot (vaccine) was more than 5 years ago. (If so, you may need a booster shot.)
Dog Bites
Posted by: Jason Reese
January 07, 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, nearly 2% of the U.S. population is bitten by a dog each year. This translates to nearly 5 million dog bite victims per year, most of whom are children. In a 10-year period, the number of dogs rose by 2%, while the number of bites increased by 33%. About 1,000 dog bite victims arrive in hospital emergency rooms per day for treatment. Dog bite losses exceed $1 billion per year, with $345 million paid by homeowner insurance policies. Dog bites oftentimes scar children for life and those children deserve a good personal injury lawyer on their side.
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