Severe Injuries and Extensive Treatment
The attack left our client with a significant, gaping laceration on her forearm, requiring immediate emergency medical attention. Her journey to recovery was arduous and involved:
- Extensive wound cleaning and a plastic surgery consultation in the emergency room.
- A subsequent surgical procedure to apply a skin graft, where the wound was closed with deep-layer sutures and staples.
- Multiple follow-up appointments to monitor healing and prevent infection.
- Physical therapy to address a suspected hamstring injury and resulting glute pain sustained from the fall.
Beyond the physical wounds, our client was also diagnosed with acute stress disorder, experiencing hypervigilance, anxiety, and emotional distress as a direct result of the trauma.
The Lasting Impact
The consequences of this attack extended far beyond the initial injuries. Our client, once an active individual who enjoyed hiking, biking, and playing the piano, found her life drastically altered. The persistent pain in her hip and hamstring made simple activities like sitting and driving difficult. The emotional scars from the attack created a constant state of anxiety, particularly in public spaces and around other dogs.
The injury forced her to cancel trips and relinquish beloved hobbies and social activities, fundamentally changing her quality of life and her ability to engage with her family and grandchildren as she once had.
Achieving Justice for Our Client
Our firm was committed to holding the negligent party accountable and ensuring our client received just compensation for her immense suffering. We compiled a comprehensive demand that detailed the extent of her physical injuries, emotional trauma, and profound loss of enjoyment of life.
By demonstrating the severity of the case and our readiness to proceed to trial, we successfully compelled the insurance company to tender the full homeowner’s policy limits of $300,000, supplemented by an additional $3,000 in medpay coverage. This outcome provides our client with the financial resources needed to continue her recovery journey and compensates her for the life-altering impact of this preventable attack.
