Child Injury Lawyer Blog
By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Louisiana and other states, children are the unfortunate victims of dog bite attacks. With dog ownership comes responsibility for the control of the dog. It is important for dog owners to maintain control of a dog. Many dog bite incidents are preventable with better preventive measures put in place by the dog owner. Fencing should be secure and dog leashes should be used when dogs are off of the owner’s property.
When a child suffers injury as a result of a dog bite incident, there are often times many issues and questions faced by the family of the child. A Child Injury Lawyer can help a family get through the issues with advise, consultation, and representation.The book titled – The ABCs of Child Injury – Legal Rights of the Injured Child – What Every Parent Should Know has chapters on Dog Bite Injuries, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. A free book can be obtained by a parent or other concerned person at The ABCs of Child Injury.
In Lafayette Parish Louisiana, a dog bite incident was reported. A deputy sheriff and an 8 year old boy were bitten by a Pit Bull breed dog. It was reported that the boy was playing with three Pit Bull breed dogs when one of the Pit Bulls became aggressive and bit the boy on the shoulder. Officers responded to the scene when one of the dogs bit the police officer. See Dog Attack Reported in Louisiana.