Man Accepts $30,000 in Dog Bite Settlement

The website poughkeepsiejournal.com reported that a man involved in a recent case was originally seeking $300,000 and claimed that he had lost partial use of his left hand. The man and the dog owner’s insurance carrier came to an accord during trial before acting state Supreme Court Judge Thomas J. Dolan in the city of Poughkeepsie. The bite happened in the town of Washington while the man was working on another person’s property when the dog came from next door and bit him.

The lawyer for the man said, “It was a business decision,” and added, “We did not make any admissions that this dog was vicious. It was clear this dog did not have any vicious propensities.”

Each year approximately 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States. It is estimated that 1,000 people in America visit the emergency room each day due to dog bite injuries.

Most of us are aware of the many joys having a pet can provide a person; however, pets, such as dogs, can also pose the threat of serious injury when they are improperly contained, taken care of, or trained. Unfortunately, on too many occasions dog owners believe their dogs are friendly and leave them untied or unsupervised.

If you have been bitten by a dog in Northridge, you have the right to ask for compensation for your medical bills, suffering, and any potential monetary loss if the owner did not take proper precautions to ensure that their dog would not harm innocent people. The experienced Northridge dog bite lawyers at the Mandell Law Firm can help you with your case. Considering that our firm obtained nearly $10 million in settlements and verdicts in 2001, you can rest assured that we will utilize our extensive legal knowledge and skills to reach a successful outcome in your case. Contact the Mandell Law Firm today for your free consultation by calling 1-818-886-6600.

Source:http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090906/NEWS05/909060345