Chippewa Falls Dog Attack February 9, 2009
Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Dog Attack Information, Personal Injury Law.Tags: dog bite, Wisconsin Dog Bite Attorney, Wisconsin Dog Bites
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According to reports a 68 year old woman was attacked by a pack of dogs near her home. From the report it appears that the dogs acted with a pack mentality. The four dogs attacked her as she walked along the road. They then dragged her into a ditch. She is in critical condition after surgery.
The dogs were a mix of the Labrador and German Shepherd breeds.
This is a good time to review Wisconsin’s dog bite law. I’ve linked to and posted Wisconsin’s Dog Bite Law (Sec. 174 Wis. Stats.)
When a dog causes injury to a person for the first time (”without notice”):
“the owner of a dog is liable for the full amount of damages caused by the dog injuring or causing injury to a person, domestic animal or property.”
When a dog owner knows that a dog has caused injury in the past and the dog causes injury again (”after notice”):
“the owner of a dog is liable for 2 times the full amount of damages caused by the dog injuring or causing injury to a person, domestic animal or property if the owner was notified or knew that the dog previously injured or caused injury to a person, domestic animal or property.”
If you have questions about the Dog Bite Law in Wisconsin feel free to contact me at 800-950-9882. I’d be happy to discuss your situation.
Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in Cascade, Lomira, Janesville and Wauwatosa.
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Every situation is different and you never know what the outcome is going to be, but the injured should always consult with an attorney when they or their familes are the victims.
I get more iquiries and emails about dog attacks than assaults on women. What does that say?