Americans love their dogs, and statistics show that more than 75 million dogs live with their owners in the United States.  Unfortunately, there are situations that arise where dogs will attack human beings, and when they do the results can be disastrous.  That appears to be what occurred late last week when a woman was seriously injured in a Long Island dog attack when she was attacked by at least three different dogs.

According to the authorities, this Long Island dog attack occurred when a 34-year-old woman was arguing with a visitor to her home in North Merrick.  As a result of the antagonistic situation, at least three of the five dogs that are owned by the visitor attacked the woman.  She suffered deep lacerations on several locations on her body, including her arms, her legs, her face and the back of her head.  The visitor had five pit bull terriers with her at the time, but only three of them attacked the victim.

Dog Bite Attack Statistics

First, we hope that the woman who was injured in this Long Island dog bite attack is able to recover from the injuries she has suffered quickly and fully.  We also hope that any criminal investigation that follows this incident leads to a fast and just result.  In addition, this Long Island dog attack will now become part of the overall statistics regarding dog bite attacks across the United States.  Every year, more than 4.7 million dog bites occur every year, and more than 1,000 people every day are injured badly enough in these attacks to require a visit to the emergency room.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Regardless of whether or not police file any type of criminal charges in response to this Long Island dog bite attack, the situation could lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against the owner of the dogs.  If such a lawsuit is filed and it's successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the woman for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a dog bite attack, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.