Dog Mauls Toddler
On Wednesday August 25th in Sioux City, Iowa an 19th-month-old child was rushed to St.Lukes Regional Medical Center after being brutally mauled by a neighbor’s dog. The toddler is in stable but is still in serious condition.
The 19th month old, Samuel Van Donslear, suffered 45 puncture wounds, collapsed lungs, a bruised kidney, bleeding spleen, trauma to his pancreas, and severe tears to his stomach and groin area. The doctors of the boy have given him a 70 percent chance of full recovery and the mother Cheryl Van Donslear is optimistic. According to reports, Samuel had somehow got out of the house and wandered over the neighbor’s yard, where witnesses say the dog was tied to a tree and started biting the child’s lower extremities. The Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center has impounded the dog, and the police department is continuing an ongoing investigation due to the severity of the child’s injuries. The dog is believed to be a wolf hybrid by Cheryl Van Donslear, but it is still unclear the breed of the dog. The dog bite is the second to occur in the neighborhood this week.
When a child suffers a dog bite, their injuries are often more serious due to their inability to fight off a dog. It is important for dog owners to be aware of the behavior of their dog in order to establish whether or not it is dangerous to others. There is also the issue of making sure your backyard is completely enclosed, especially if your dog exhibits aggressive tendencies. No child should ever have to suffer a brutal attack by a dog. If you or a family member was recently attacked by a dog, contacting an Arizona personal injury attorney is your best option for compensation.
