Elderly Woman Hospitalized In Nassau County Dog Attack At Home On Newburgh Street
NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK (November 15, 2024) – An elderly woman was injured in a Nassau County dog attack at a home along Newburgh Street.
Nassau County officials are saying that the incident took place on Friday evening. The woman was attacked by a dog under uncertain conditions.
She sustained multiple lacerations and bites all over her body. She was taken to a local hospital in order to receive care.
A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Nassau County Dog Attacks
Thousands of people are injured in dog attacks every year. Many people are also killed. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “During 2011–2021, a total of 468 deaths from being bitten or struck by a dog occurred (average = 43 deaths per year). The annual number of deaths ranged from 31 (2016) to 81 (2021). During 2011–2016, more deaths occurred among males than among females during most years; however, during 2017–2021, more deaths occurred among females than among males.” There are a number of measures that dog owners should take in order to prevent dog bites.
- Dogs should be properly secured in the home or yard of the owner.
- Dogs should be socialized from a young age.
- Dogs should be kept on a leash, unless they are in designated off-leash areas.
Dog owners have a legal obligation to prevent their animal from injuring anyone. In New York, a dog owner can be held strictly liable when their dog bites someone if the owner knew about their animal’s vicious propensity. A dog can be considered dangerous if, without justification, it attacks someone and causes physical injury. Victims of dog attacks tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Lacerations
- Amputations
- Infections
- Organ damage
Many of the injuries sustained in a dog attack may not be immediately apparent. A large number of people injured in dog attacks sustained long-term psychological trauma, including PTSD. Sadly, though, dog owners will often do everything in their power to deny liability if their animal injures someone. This is why it is so important that victims of dog attacks seek legal support as early as possible.
Investigating Long Island Dog Attacks
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this Long Island dog attack. It is our sincere hope that she is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Long Island dog attack? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
