Dog Bite Incident

Personal Details:

Incident Details:

Specific Circumstances:

Emily Sanders was jogging through Hillside Park when a large dog, not on a leash, ran towards her and bit her on the right leg. The dog’s owner, Mr. John Miller, was nearby but unable to control the animal. The park requires all dogs to be leashed, and signs are clearly posted at the entrances.

Parties Involved:

1. Emily Sanders (client).

2. Dog owner: John Miller

Notification:

Emily reported the incident to park security immediately.

A park ranger took notes and provided a copy of their report to Emily.

Injury Details:

Type of Injury:

Deep puncture wounds on the right calf from the dog bite.

Bruising and minor abrasions from falling during the attack

Medical Treatment:

Received tetanus shot and antibiotics at a local urgent care facility

Wound cleaning and dressing performed by the attending physician

Scheduled follow-ups to monitor for infection and scarring.

Impact on Work:

Emily, a yoga instructor, has been unable to conduct classes due to restricted mobility and the risk of exposing wounds to unsanitary conditions. This has led to a loss of income.

Evidence: Available

Photos and Witnesses:

Emily took photos of her injuries and the dog in question.

A bystander captured a video of the incident, including the dog running without a leash

Two witnesses at the park corroborated Emily’s account of the attack and confirmed that the dog was off-leash.

Park Incident Report:

Filed by a park ranger, confirming the details of the incident.

Fault Assessment

Party at Fault: John Miller for failing to leash his dog in a public park.

Client at Fault: No evidence suggests that Emily provoked the dog or contributed to the incident.

Additional Information Needed

1. Confirmation of the dog’s vaccination records from its owner or local animal control.

2. Medical records and bills from all treatments.

3. Documentation of lost income due to Emily’s inability to work.

4. Verification of park regulations and signage to establish the leash requirement.

Incident Timeline

November 8, 2024: Incident occurred; Emily reported the attack to park security and sought medical treatment.

November 10, 2024: Follow-up visit to urgent care to monitor wound healing.

November–December 2024: Ongoing recovery and inability to resume yoga instruction.

Type Of Incident

Nature: Personal injury – dog bite due to negligence by owner.

Next Steps for Review:

1. Confirm Liability: Establish owner’s negligence through evidence of leash law violations.

2. Compile Documentation: Gather medical records, incident report, and witness statements.of lost income, and repair costs for kitchen damage.

3. Estimate Damages: Calculate medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering

4. Contact Owner’s Insurance: Verify if John Miller has homeowner’s insurance that covers dog bite incidents.

5. Pursue Settlement: Initiate a claim or explore legal action if settlement efforts fail.

Incident Timeline

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