NJ: Five Kids Attacked by Bulldogs in NJ

Five Kids Attacked by Bulldogs in NJ
Posted by Paul Napoli
December 27, 2009 12:45 AM

Two American bulldogs attacked five neighborhood children in Winslow, NJ on Monday.  Police say the two dogs escaped their owner’s backyard. Four children, ages 9-12, played outside of their home in the 100 block of Villanova Court in the Sicklerville section of the township when the dogs approached. The frightened children ran inside the house, but the dogs pursued them and managed to get inside.

14-year-old Brandon Quann heard screaming and ran to their aid of his young siblings and a relative, fighting the dogs off with a shovel. Quaan then ran outside the house, luring the dogs away, suffering the dogs attack on his arms and legs until the dog’s owner arrived and subdued the animals.

The bulldogs’ owners, Jean and Sherri Cruz of Melwood Court, surrendered the dogs to authorities, who euthanized the two bulldogs after Monday’s attack. The dogs will undergo rabies testing.  The Cruzes face a fine of up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail for the municipal offense, according to municipal official.

Winslow Police Capt. Robert Boisvert said these same dogs broke out of their fence and bit a township man as he tried to protect his grandchildren on November 27.  Brandon Quann was admitted the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment of multiple puncture wounds on the hands and legs.

Personal injuries resulting from dog bites are categorized as general negligence injuries. Dog bite cases can be complex depending on the severity of the injuries sustained. Dog bite injury claims can take into account medical bills, lost wages, the costs of future plastic surgery and other medical care, pain and suffering, and mental health counseling should the victim develop a need for it. If you or a loved one is the victim of a dog attack, call Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP today at 888-529-4669. Only an experienced attorney can help you determine if your claim has merit and, if so, recover the compensation you deserve.

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