Results may vary depending on the facts and legal circumstances of your case.
Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey
David J. Cowhey, Esq., Certified Civil Trial Attorney, announces a successful dog bite settlement securing compensation for hospital bills and lost wages resulting from a severe arm injury sustained by an Ocean County woman after a dog attack. After the June 2021 attack, the woman suffered a 5-inch wound with multiple lacerations across her right arm.
- Injuries: Severe arm injury likely involving deep tissue, muscle, or nerve damage
- Treatment: Corrective surgery to the arm, hospitalization, and postoperative physical therapy
- Experts Retained: Orthopedic surgeon to evaluate the extent of the arm damage and necessary surgical repair, and an economic expert to calculate lost wages and medical costs
- Outcome: Settlement of $322,500.
Key Takeaway: Cases involving corrective surgery and significant time away from work carry substantial settlement values due to high medical bills, economic losses, and prolonged disruption to the victim’s daily life.