A 22-year-old student at UMass suffered serious injuries in a dog bite
attack by three pit bulls. The student was walking near campus at the time of the incident. The three dogs got loose and viciously attacked the student.
The student was treated at Saint Luke’s Hospital for injuries to his face and arms. Part of his lip was ripped off during the dog bite attack. The student may require reconstructive plastic surgery to repair the damage caused by the three dogs.
Neighbors claim that the three dogs have a history of violence, and they are constantly getting loose, jeopardizing the safety of local residents. Several people at the scene tried to help the student, and one person even used a baseball bat to stop the attack.
Two of the three dogs have been quarantined, and the third pit bull is currently residing with its owners, a 19-year-old girl and her mother. While no charges have been filed yet, the dog bite attack is under investigation by both the New Bedford Police Department and Animal Control.
Dog owners have an obligation to make sure that their pets do not endanger the safety of others. When a dog owner’s negligent supervision results in serious injuries, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages in a dog bite lawsuit.
If you have a dog bite claim in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact the Baltimore dog bite lawyers at Cohen & Dwin today to schedule your free initial consultation.
