Las Vegas Injury & Accident Attorney Blog

As Las Vegas, Nevada debates changes in punishment for the owners of dogs that attack others, more and more people have been injured and nearly killed. The breed that seems to always come under scrutiny, pit bulls, are yet another breed that has raised the ire of the American people. Over the decades, many dog breeds have been accused of over aggression – Rottweilers, German Shepherds, etc. Many dog lovers do not believe various breeds are the problem behind the attacks. Instead, these advocates for canines state that any dog, when mistreated and rewarded for acts of aggression can become violent and attack innocent people and canines. If you have suffered a Las Vegas dog attack, and wish to sue for lost work, pain and suffering and for the medical bills you have incurred, contact Benson and Bingham for a free legal consultation today.

The consequences from dog attacks can last a lifetime. While cuts and bruises heal, scars from bites linger for decades and those attacked can live with paralyzing fears of mans’ best friend. Just this December, 9-year old Alexis Gates was attacked in her Las Vegas neighborhood. The dog came running at the young girl and bit her savagely on her lip and leg. Even though she was rushed to University Hospital after the attack, Miss Gates still has to work at extensive physical therapy. Emergency Room visits, treatments, psychological counseling and physical therapy can be very expensive. If you have been injured in a Clark County dog attack and wish to be reimbursed for medical bills, pain and suffering and lost work, contact the personal injury attorneys at Benson and Bingham.

Established and 2003, Benson and Bingham quickly became one of the leading Las Vegas personal injury law firms. Our attorneys work with each of our clients to develop a strong trusting relationship. These relationships have been the key to our firm’s success, evident by the over $24,000,000 in claims we were able to secure for our clients in 2010 and 2011.

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It’s late, but you cooked chicken tonight for dinner and don’t want to wake up to that rotting meat smell in the morning. You secure the trash bag and leash up your Jack Russell terrier, figuring you can take the pup for a walk while you head to the dumpster. As you walk, your dog’s nervousness startles you, but you continue, only to be faced by a sneering growling pit bull, who heads right for your Jack Russell and pounces, clamping his genetically bred super jaws tearing flesh in the process of killing your pup. You drop the leash and your trash, striking the pit bull with your bare hands, trying to save your dog, who is now struggling to live. If you, a family member or your pet have been attacked by a pit bull or any other breed of dog, you deserve representation in your quest for reimbursement for medical costs, lost work and pain and suffering. Contact Benson and Bingham today for a free legal consultation and to start your case.

This is what happened Late New Year’s Eve to Marlene Huderski. The Las Vegas woman believes she would have been killed in the Las Vegas pit bull attack had her neighbors not hear her screams and not have wrestled the pit bull off of her. While the pit bull that attacked Ms. Huderski has been euthanized by Las Vegas Animal Control, criminal charges for the dog’s owners are pending, and if convicted could face a $1000 fine and 6 months imprisonment. Neighbors are reporting there is another large dog in the home of owner of the offending pit bull.

Benson and Bingham are expert personal injury or attorneys, specializing in all types of injury cases including car accidents, casino accidents and dog attacks. Our staff of Las Vegas personal injury attorneys strive to develop long lasting personal relationships with their clients. While we can never promise you a successful outcome to your case, our past success is proof of our competence. In the past two years, we have secured over $24,000,000 in reimbursements for our clients. Contact Benson and Bingham for a free legal consultation today.

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In another tragic instance of animal violence in our community, three people were taken to Sunrise Hospital after an 80-pound pit bull attacked and seriously injured a Las Vegas woman. At this time, it is unknown what provoked the attack, or if it was unprovoked as many such incidents are reported to be.

This Las Vegas animal attack began when the pit bull overpowered a 55-year-old woman and began biting her all over her body. At the time of her hospitalization, doctors thought that the victim would lose several fingers and was also at risk of needing a foot amputation as a result of the bites. Pit bulls frequently cause massive damage during attacks by targeting vulnerable parts of the body. In extreme cases, these attacks have led either directly or indirectly to brain trauma.

A 23-year-old woman and another man both suffered minor injuries as they attempted to rescue the victim from the aggressive animal. The man ultimately ended the attack by shooting and killing the dog. Unfortunately these serious animal attacks often end in this manner, often because the animals have been mistreated, neglected, or bred in a way that fosters uncompromising violent behavior.

If you or a loved one have been harmed in an animal attack in Southern Nevada, you should consult with an experienced Nevada personal injury lawyer. You may have a right to compensation and damages, and you should explore these options to ensure that you are restored after an animal attack compromises your physical or mental health.

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