A girl went for a walk with an Amstaff dog but was unable to control it. It could be said that the dog hunted the injured woman, as it sneaked up on her while she was taking out the rubbish. It ran up to the woman and clamped its jaws onto her leg. The pressure of its powerful jaws caused serious damage to the limb.
Fortunately, the dog released its victim on its own. The woman, in shock, did not even call an ambulance. The dog’s owners claimed that the injuries were not too serious. However, it turned out that the injured woman needed to undergo difficult surgery to regain full function. She contacted the law firm to seek compensation.
Kancelaria Verius sought PLN 20,000 in compensation for the serious impairment of health caused by the bite, as well as damages for pain and suffering. The dog’s owner accepted responsibility for failing to supervise the dog properly. The case is ongoing; the woman is still undergoing rehabilitation, and we are negotiating the terms of a settlement.
What should you do in such situations?
It is best to call the police to the scene and, if the injuries are serious, an ambulance as well. Immediate medical attention is necessary even if the wounds are superficial, because there is a risk of contracting rabies and tetanus. If we visit a private doctor after an attack, we should collect the medical records and named invoices for all visits, procedures and medications. Depending on the injuries sustained, an appropriate medical specialist should be selected. Complete medical documentation is very important when seeking compensation.
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Kancelaria Verius ul. Dolne Młyny 3 in Bolesławiec (opposite the PKS bus station)
Arkadiusz Krzemiński
kancelariaverius@gmail.com
biuro@kancelariaverius.pl
tel. 668 005 179
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