Pit Bull Attacks Neighbor and Dog

$300,000.00 verdict. Young lady was walking her dog past a neighbor’s house which had a fenced-in yard with a Pit Bull. As she was walking by, the Pit Bull slammed his body against the fence and escaped, attacking the young lady’s dog. While the dog was being attacked, the young lady tried to save her dog and in the process, got badly bitten on her arm and back. The dog owner got the dog away and drive the victim to the hospital, where she was stitched and given antibiotics. Unfortunately the dog died. The victim had permanent scarring. The insurance company offered $100,000.00 which was rejected and a lawsuit was filed. Before trial, the offer increased to $200,000.00, which was also rejected. The lawyer said “take it or leave it.” Luckily she didn’t take it because the jury awarded her $300,000.00.