When a dog attacks its teeth and jaws’ destructive power directed at a human target frequently has devastating results. This is true of any size canine that lashes out with an angry bite. When bitten, many clients of the Law Office of Peter Briskin, P.C., sustain disfiguring facial injuries that will require extensive medical treatment and leave them with both physical and emotional scars for life. Why does this happen so often you may ask. This is because often times people lower their faces and torso to the level of the dog in an attempt to interact with the dog which puts the face in range of the dog’s mouth.
Tragic Injuries Caused by Dog Bites to the Face
When attacked by a dog, the victim struggles to defend against its dangerous teeth and claws. Unexpected attacks while holding a small dog near your face can result in a broken/torn nose, punctured eye, or tears to your facial skin. Large dogs are equally as ferocious when attacking because they can knock the victim down to the ground, making it easier to maul them. This face-to-face confrontation with a canine can leave one with severe injury to the skin and underlying structure of the face, including muscle and nerve tissue.
There are many potential facial injuries one might receive in these situations, including:
- Eye trauma
- Puncture wounds and deep lacerations requiring stitches or cosmetic surgery to repair
- Broken or fractured bones in delicate areas like the ears or nose
- Damage to ligaments, tendons, nerves, and muscles in the face
This level of bodily harm is often permanently disfiguring and will require extensive treatment and therapy to repair.
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At the Law Office of Peter Briskin, P.C., we know that animals can attack without warning or any provocation. Our legal team will help you hold the owner responsible for the harm their animal caused you and ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible for your circumstances. Please speak with our dog bite facial injuries NJ attorney right away to learn more about your rights to compensatory damages.