Vicious attacks by neighborhood dogs can cause severe personal injury, as seen in a recent case of a Louisiana teen who sought medical treatment after being bitten. A fifteen year-old boy was attacked at a Libuse-area home by two pit bull dogs that were off their property.

Around 12:15 p.m. last Monday, the pit bulls attacked the teenager in the 100 block of Holiday Boulevard in the Libuse area. The teen was bitten in the leg by the unrestrained dogs, and was then taken to an area hospital for medical treatment. When a Rapides sheriff deputy tried to restrain the animals, they attempted to attack him instead. In response, the police officer fired his gun at them in order to protect himself. Eventually, the pit bulls were seized and the owner of the dog’s received a citation for owning dangerous animals and allowing them to run unsupervised throughout the neighborhood. 

Whether in Michigan or Louisiana, animal control officers encourage all dog owners to keep their pets,  properly contained and restrained because this protects others from being attacked and sustaining personal injury. Additionally, doing this will also protect the owner, as they are held responsible for any injuries and/or deaths caused by their pet.

Attacks from unrestrained dogs can cause severe personal injury and/or death. A hard-working personal injury attorney can help provide answers to the many questions that an injured individual would likely have regarding their case. Personal injuries sustained from dog bite accidents can be life-changing, and often hold permanent consequences. Therefore, it is important to contact an experienced and aggressive personal injury lawyer for the best legal representation possible. The Law Offices of Bredell and Bredell have years of experience fighting injured persons to receive the compensation that they deserve. Do not hesitate to contact us immediately for legal advice.