West Haven Connecticut Child Bitten & Killed by Dogs
When a dog bites, it hurts, even if it only leaves a scrape. When more than one dog bites an infant or a child, the consequences can include Serious Personal Injuries and can even be fatal.
Tragically, fatal dog bites were the reason a 20 month old West Haven, Connecticut girl died Friday, September 30, 2011. Only a few details are currently available, but we do know some important facts: the toddler was left, according to reports, on the ground; the child was in a place where the dogs were not prevented from biting her, and; the dogs invovled were apparently pit bulls. This combination is frightening for its simplicity. If there were no history of attacks by these dogs, then the owner(s) may not have had a reason to worry. However, Connecticut Dog Bite law takes account of the fact that, while dogs are truly great pets, have been domesticated for hundreds or even thousands of years, they are still prone to sudden and unexpected bites and attacks. The only escape from liability for the owner/keeper is if the biting or attack victim was tormenting, teasing or otherwise provoking the dog, or if the victim was actually an illegal trespasser, or was otherwise doing something illegal, such as trying to attack the dog's owner. Once the owner/keeper is determined to be liable, the damages to be paid include: medical bills, out of pocket expenses, compensation for the injuries, scarring, future bills for surgery, such as reconstructive procedures and for trauma related psychiatric/psychological treatment, and of course for the pain and suffering of the person attacked. While this system of compensation does not actually heal the person, it is both a way to provide some relief to the victim, and to provide a strong incentive to dog and pet owners to take precautions in advance of a problem.
Know your rights. Consult an attorney experienced in handling Dog Bite Claims, such as Vishno Law Firm , and Attorney Jeremy Vishno.
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