Injury

Dog Bite. 54 year old Woman attacked by unrestrained at large dog while walking along lakeside street during 1st day of scheduled vacation. Small dog leaves two (2) small puncture wounds on the leg which healed with resulting permanent scarring.

Challenge

Client received only emergency medical care immediately following the bite injury to clean and dress wound. Several months passed before client pursued further physical therapy treatment to address stiffness and tightness around puncture wounds. Based on apparent small scars and limited medical treatment insurance carrier initially offers only $5,000 for settlement. Through continued negotiations Bowser Law bolsters value of claim with numerous additional photographs of final scarring and in person summary of client’s emotional distress damages.

Result

Settled during negotiations with dog owner’s insurance carrier for $30,000.