$100,000 Dog Attack Settlement for Monmouth County Child Bitten in the Face by Dog

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David J. Cowhey, Esq., Certified Civil Trial Attorney, announces a $100,000 settlement for a Monmouth County minor who sustained facial injuries after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog.

• Injuries: Several wounds to the face resulting in facial scarring and psychological trauma
• Treatment: Immediate wound care, medical evaluation of the facial lacerations, and scar management
• Experts Retained: A plastic surgeon to evaluate the disfigurement and potential future corrective needs, and a psychological expert to assess the emotional impact on the child
• Outcome: Settlement of $100,000, above the average settlement in New Jersey dog bite cases
• Key Takeaway: Facial dog bite scars, particularly those inflicted on children, carry significant settlement values. Even relatively small wounds can be permanently disfiguring and psychologically traumatic, justifying substantial compensation for the victim’s physical and emotional distress.