Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that 3 pit bull owners are being charged with felonies for failing to control a dangerous animal that caused serious injury.The charges arise out of 3 separate attacks by 4 pit bulls, one in
Westland and two in
Dearborn Heights
, within the last 2 months.The 39-year-old victim of the
Westland
attack reportedly suffered wounds requiring more than 50 sutures.The first attack in
Dearborn Heights
resulted in face, jaw and arm wounds for the 51-year-old victim.In the last
Dearborn Heights
attack, both a 10-year-old girl and her 75-year-old rescuer suffered bites requiring 14-15 stitches each.
If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, you may be able to work with an attorney to file a claim against the owner to recover financial compensation for your injuries. At Freedman & Freedman, your
initial consultation is free. We handle dog bite cases throughout the metro
Detroit area including
Dearborn,
Westland,
Livonia,
Troy,
Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield,
Sterling Heights
,
Warren and more.We can meet with you in person, over the phone or can even travel to your home or to the hospital in order to discuss your case and what we can do for you.
Contact a Detroit Personal Injury Attorneyat Freedman & Freedman today to talk about your claim and how you can bring the dog owner to justice.