In one of the most gruesome dog bite cases our firm has ever seen, our 11-year-old client was viciously attacked by his uncle’s dog. We stepped in and fought for his future.
On a cloudy day in May, our client was at his uncle’s house, enjoying another day in what had, up to that point, been a pleasant childhood. Suddenly, without provocation, his uncle’s dog mauled him.
His injuries were devastating, the worst of which was a horrendous laceration to his inner thigh. The dog managed to rip a chunk of flesh from his groin area, resulting in one of the worst dog bite injuries our firm has ever seen.
Our client underwent multiple extensive skin graft surgeries after his bite. Although his condition was eventually stabilized, he will have to live with significant disfigurement on his leg for the rest of his life. In addition to the pain and embarrassment associated with his permanent scarring, he will never view dogs the same way again. The attack left him just as scarred mentally as it did physically.
Knowing what our client had endured, we pursued significant compensation from his uncle’s homeowner’s insurance.
After fighting for nearly a year and a half, we secured a $505,000 policy-limit recovery. Because our client’s parents elected to structure the settlement as an annuity, the value of the payout will effectively double over the course of his lifetime through interest payments. The terms of the annuity include four annual payments of $25,000 starting at 18 years old, followed by 10 years of tax-free monthly payments starting at 21 years old.
This settlement will pay for our client’s college education and provide valuable financial support as he enters adulthood. Whether he uses the money to buy a home, start a business, invest, or pursue some other goal, the settlement will provide opportunities that otherwise might not have been available to him. We take pride in the way we handled this case and turned a shocking tragedy into a more secure future.
If you suffered a dog bite and had your world turned upside down, schedule a free consultation with Femminineo Law today. We can help you understand your rights and fight for the compensation that you deserve.
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Attorney: David Femminineo
Insurer: Safeco Insurance
Settlement Amount: $505,000 (with interest payments through annuity)