$50,000 Recovery After Property Assessor Attacked by Two Dogs

A property assessor was attacked by two pit bulls while performing a routine property assessment. The case resolved for $50,000 after the severity of the injuries was contested.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Dog bite / dog attack

Incident facts

The client, a property assessor, was attacked by two pit bulls while performing a routine property assessment at a residential condominium

Injuries

Dog bite wounds and abrasions to the left hand, right shoulder, right elbow, right knee, right hip, and right gluteal area; right hip sprain; permanent scarring; PTSD symptoms requiring therapy

Initial offer

$10,000.00, with injury severity contested

Final result

$50,000.00 resolution

 

What Happened

The client, a property assessor, was attacked by two pit bulls while performing a routine property assessment at a residential condominium.

 

The Injuries

The attack caused dog bite wounds and abrasions to multiple areas, including the left hand, right shoulder, right elbow, right knee, right hip, and right gluteal area. The client also suffered a right hip sprain, permanent scarring, and PTSD symptoms requiring therapy.

 

The Result

The initial offer was $10,000.00, with the severity of the injuries contested. The final resolution was $50,000.00.

 

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