The past few weeks have seen the conclusion of a couple major dog bite cases. In one of the cases, a jury found an individual guilty in four counts with a potential for 35 years of jail hop over to this web-site. The sentencing is scheduled for July 23, 2015.
The trial arose out of an incident that occurred on April 22, 2015. A four year old and her brother were playing in the backyard while under their babysitter’s care. The babysitter was inside the home doing laundry, when her pit bull attacked. Sadly, the four year old girl was fatally injured. Key to the prosecution’s case was proving that the babysitter was aware of the dog’s dangerous propensity. The prosecution put on the testimony of a neighbor who described an attack she had suffered at the hands of the dog. The neighbor also claimed that the babysitter had at one point schemed to get rid of the dog.
All of the parties involved were deeply touched by the case. Even the prosecutor spoke to the case’s emotional impact. Simply put, kids and dangerous animals don’t mix.
Virginia Dog Bite Lawyers
A dog bite is a devastating experience, especially when the victim is a small child. If you or a loved one has been bitten or attacked because of the negligent acts of someone else, you may want to speak with an attorney. If you’d like to speak with one of our Virginia dog bite lawyers about your legal rights, contact us to setup a free consultation 877-544-5323.
