Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
The following blog entry is written to illustrate an example of an injury case. Reviewing this kind of lawsuit should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in personal injury cases present such issues to the court.
(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this dog bite lawsuit and its proceedings.)
INJURIES: Zane sustained lacerations to his left forearm, right leg, calf and left buttock and pain in his left wrist. He received stitches for his wounds. He claimed $11,985.85 in past medical expenses.
Facts:
On April 30, 2008, plaintiffs Liam Zane, 44, a driver for a freight company, and Jimmy Kzech, 58, a small business owner, were attacked by two dogs in Sacramento. The dogs — owned by Ching and Lee Sawe — were Pit Bull mixes which were unleashed and had reportedly escaped from the Sawes’ yard.
At the time of the incident, Zane was walking his dog in front of his home, when the Sawes’ pooches — probably agitated by the presence of his dog — attacked him without provocation. Subsequently, the canines ran down the street and attacked Kzech, who was walking with his wife near their residence.
For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.
Zane and Kzech claimed that the Sawes were strictly liable for violating California’s dog bite statute.
Kzech sustained a significant gaping wound (5 cm) on the right side of his chest near his armpit, and bites on his legs and buttocks. He received stitches for his wounds. He claimed $5,562.79 in past medical expenses.
Zane’s wife, plaintiff Kim Zane, claimed loss of consortium.
Kzech’s wife, plaintiff Nalene Kzech, brought a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress based on witnessing the attack.
The plaintiffs sought $102,000 (policy limits).
SUMMARY:
RESULT: Settlement
The parties settled for $102,000 (policy limits).
For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.