Jogger Attacked by Escaping Pit Bull

Erie County: $25,000.00 settlement. 35 year old female was out for a jog. As she passed one of the homes on her route, a Pit Bull broke through the fenced-in yard and chased her, nipping at her legs as she tried to get away. Luckily the dog owner was able to call the dog off, and the dog retreated. Unfortunately, when she looked down, the dog had lacerated her ankle. It was a minor injury, but was painful and swollen. She went to a local Urgent Care, where the wound was cleaned and debrided and she was released with antibiotics. I was able to get the homeowner’s insurance pretty quickly, and they settled 6 weeks later for this minor incident. In cases like this, settlement is always liely, as there is a clear violation of the PA Dog Law relating to confinement.