$123,500 SETTLEMENT – Two Dog Bites Lead to Two Settlements
Our client and his dog arrived at Osborn Dog Park, also known as MetroBark Dog Park, in Huron, Erie County, Ohio. At the same time, another visitor was present with her dog. The other dog attacked our client’s dog, which caused our client to intervene. As he attempted to separate the dogs, the other dog turned to our client and bit both his left and right dominant hands, causing significant injuries. Our client sought medical treatment the same day at NOMS Urgent Care and Firelands Emergency Room.
A month later, our client, along with his dog and his fiancée, returned to Osborn Dog Park, where a visitor was present with his bull terrier. During their visit, a group of three unleashed dogs, including the bull terrier and a Pitbull, approached. When our client’s dog attempted to sniff the Pitbull, the bull terrier lunged at him and attacked. Our client intervened and was bitten on his pinky finger on his right hand. As the bull terrier’s owner arrived and leashed the dog, our client’s left hand was caught and yanked by either the leash or collar, reinjuring his left middle finger and requiring a second reconstruction surgery.
Our client came to Charles Boyk Law Firm looking for help. Charles Boyk and his team helped him keep track of his medical records and bills, separating them by each accident. We negotiated with two insurance companies, as both of the dog owners were insured differently. After filing this suit with the court, Charles Boyk was able to negotiate with both insurance companies. Our client accepted a total of $123,500.
