archive for 'Dog Bite'

• Aggressive Dog Bites Child

  By Christina Acampora | posted on February 10th, 2020

  Russo v. Roberge (Ansonia-Milford Superior Court—filed January 21, 2020) Olivia Russo, a minor child residing in Shelton, CT, was attacked and bitten by a dog belonging to defendant Michael Roberge. The child sustained multiple puncture wounds and bites on her arm, requiring medical treatment and leaving significant scarring. In Connecticut, the owner of a dog is strictly liable for any bite unless the bite was due to the teasing or taunting of the alleged victim(s). There was no such evidence here. The minor plaintiff asked to pet the dog before approaching, and was encouraged by the owner that the dog MORE

• Child Suffers Multiple Dog Bites

  By Christina Acampora | posted on September 1st, 2019

  Peter Kacprzynski, et. al. v. Andre Czaplinski (Waterbury Superior Court—filed July 15, 2019) On February 10, 2019, a minor child visiting a residence in Shelton, CT with her father was attacked and bitten by an unsecured dog belonging to the defendants. The child sustained multiple puncture wounds and bites on her face and required surgical treatment. As a consequence of the attack, the child incurred painful injuries, some of which are permanent in nature, as well as significant medical bills.

• Jogger Chased Down & Attacked by Unrestrained Dog

  By Christina Acampora | posted on December 3rd, 2018

  Juzwiakowski, Deborah v. Estes, et. al., (New Haven Superior Court—filed October 23, 2018)  In the Spring of 2018, our plaintiff was enjoying a jog on a public roadway in West Haven when she was suddenly and without warning chased down and bitten several times by a dog belonging to the defendants. As a result of the attack, the plaintiff required emergency medical care, hospitalization, and surgery and some of the injuries she sustained to her legs, arms, and hands are permanent. She will require additional treatment in the future and her ability to participate in daily activities she previously enjoyed MORE

• Minor Injured By Dog While Retrieving Ball in Neighbor’s Yard

  By Christina Acampora | posted on August 30th, 2018

  David Filley, et. al. v. David Young, M.D., (New Haven Superior Court—filed June 6, 2018) In August, 2017, a young child residing in Guilford, CT, was maimed by the neighbor’s dangerous dog while he attempted to retrieve a lacrosse ball from the physician/neighbor’s yard. The defendant, Dr. Young, should have known better than to keep a dangerous dog in proximity to children.  The minor suffered multiple penetrating wounds including defensive wounds on his upper arm as well as a puncture wound on his ankle. As a consequence of the attack, the child has incurred severe scarring, significant medical bills and MORE

• Dog Bite, UPS Worker Unable to Operate Trucks After Attack

  By mstratton | posted on May 27th, 2012

  Dwyer v. Zink (Filed 2009 in New Haven) The plaintiff, a UPS driver, was attacked by an unleashed german shepherd mix while delivering a package. The bite caused damage to the plaintiff’s left ankle which makes it impossible for him to drive the standard shift trucks that UPS has in its fleet. Given his lack of education and training in any other area, the injury has devastated his earning capacity. We have brought a vocational economist on board to substantiate that claim which is valued at more than $1,200,000. A recovery here will also be used to repay the employer MORE