Dog Attack In Waterford Township

Two dog attacks have been reported in Waterford Township since Sunday.  The first involved a pit bull attack upon a neighboring Yorkshire terrier.  It is being reported that the terrier was in its fenced yard when the pit bull forced its way under the fence.  The owner of the Yorkshire terrier picked it up but the pit bull leaped up and bit the head of the terrier.  The pit bull reportedly would not release until its owner jumped over the fence and forced it to release the smaller dog. 

The second attack is even more frightening.  On Tuesday, a 4-day-old infant was on his grandfather’s lap with when he was bit in the head by his father’s dog.  The pit bull mix was reportedly at the grandfather’s feet when, without warning or provocation, the dog got up and bit the newborn.  The baby was taken to a local hospital where he was hospitalized for a head laceration.  The dog has been turned over to Oakland County Animal Control where it will be destroyed with the dog owner’s permission.

Being the victim of a dog bite or any type of animal attack is not only frightening, but it leaves a victim at risk of facing permanent scarring or disfigurement. Depending upon the size of the dog and the size, weight and strength of the victim, a dog can cause serious injuries or even death. Unfortunately, almost half of all dog bite victims are children. Because of their small stature, children are more likely to sustain injury to the face, head or neck. Treatment for any dog bite injury may be very expensive. This is one of the main reasons it is so crucial to talk to a lawyer about your case and recovering compensation.

Whether you, your child or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury in Troy, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Southfield, Warren, Sterling Heightsor in any of the surrounding areas in the Detroit Metro Area, please contact a Detroit dog bite lawyerat Freedman & Freedman today for your free consultation. We can help you rebuild your life after this traumatic experience.

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