Our client was walking her small dog when a large dog came running out of a nearby home chasing our client. Our client began to run, tripped, and landed face first. The result was a fractured shoulder resulting in surgery. Unfortunately, the client did not file any police or dog warden report. She came to us 2 years after the incident. She initially had no idea who owned the dog. Boyk Law canvassed the neighborhood and found a witness. We also obtained an affidavit of the incident. We found the house where the dog ran from and determined that a visitor owned the dog. Even though the dog owner ..read more

On The Job Injury Results In Finger Amputation Our client was working at a job site doing landscaping work when she sustained injury to her pinky finger. The blister on her pinky finger became swollen and painful prompting her to seek medical attention. It was discovered that the finger was infected, and she was prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. Unfortunately, the infection worsened, and our client had to have her pinky finger amputated. Our office is pursuing a workers’ compensation claim for her. Man In A Coma After Being Tased by Police Multiple Times Our client was pulled over ..read more

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), mail delivery was temporarily suspended on a street in Youngstown, Ohio, after an unrestrained dog attacked a mail carrier. The USPS stated that the service had been suspended as there were aggressive animals that posed a serious threat to letter carriers. Service to the area was stated to resume once the area was deemed safe and the issue had been resolved with the animal’s owner. Dog Bites – Your Rights and Responsibilities According to the USPS, more than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in the past year ..read more

On August 21st, 2022, a postal worker, Pamela Rock, was attacked by dogs while on her route in Putnam County, Florida. She later died from her injuries. According to the United States Postal Service, more than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2021. The incidents include varying severity, from nips and bites to vicious attacks. Aggressive dog behavior seriously threatens postal employees and the public. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Rock’s truck broke down on the road in the Interlachen Lakes Estates area before five dogs attacked her ..read more

Drunk Driver Smashes Into Motorcycle and Flees the Scene Our client was on a motorcycle traveling eastbound on US 223. As our client slowed for traffic, a drunk driver slammed into the back of his motorcycle. Upon impact, our client was ejected from his motorcycle and went sliding across the road. The at-fault driver took off from the scene but left his license plate lodged between the rear tire and rear fender of the motorcycle. Upon finding the at-fault driver, officers observed him as swaying, fumbling his words, bloodshot watery eyes, and smelling of intoxicants. Our client suffered severe ..read more

Unfortunately, dog bites and attacks occur all too frequently and it is important to know what to do after. Dogs are like family members, so people tend to let their guard down when around unfamiliar canines. Dog bites are common in Ohio and Michigan, which are both listed in the top 10 dog bite states with more than 1500 dog bite claims per year.  It is important to remain cautious around any dog you are unfamiliar with to avoid confrontation with the animal. The Insurance Information Institute and State Farm reported that “dog bites and other dog-related injuries account for more than o ..read more

Our office frequently represents dog bite victims and sees the devastating consequences which result from a bite. People who suffer the traumatic experience of a dog bite deserve to be fairly compensated for their medical bills and the pain they’ve suffered. The most likely source for that compensation will be the homeowner’s insurance policy. In Ohio, an owner, keeper, or harborer of a dog is strictly liable for any injuries caused by the dog. However, we often find that the owner or keeper of the dog doesn’t own the home where the dog resides. If the dog owner rents, it’s difficult to hold t ..read more

MOTORCYCLIST SUFFERS EXTENSIVE INJURIES While our client was traveling on a motorcycle, an oncoming vehicle attempted a left turn directly into our client’s path of travel. Our client could not avoid the collision and smashed directly into the other vehicle. Our client was rushed to the hospital and spent eight days in the Intensive Care Unit. He suffered a fractured skull, 11 broken ribs, a punctured lung, a broken arm, and a broken ankle. Our client has already undergone multiple surgeries and is facing a long road to recovery. PIT BULL ATTACKS YOUNG GIRL’S FACE Our client, a young girl, was ..read more

Summertime means biking for many people. That means keep alert while you’re out having fun. Obey traffic laws. Always wear a helmet, and keep alert for the unexpected, which could mean obstacles in the road, inattentive motorists or even overly aggressive dogs. Our client, Robert Forney, was riding his bike on CR195 in Sandusky County. A dog ran into the street, causing him to fly over his handlebars, injuring himself and damaging his bike. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Tiffin, where he was treated for multiple fractured ribs, right lung and liver contusions and multiple abrasions. Our fir ..read more

Many individuals do not realize both the frequency and seriousness of dog bite attacks. They can result in personal injuries that include everything from scratches to permanent damage. In fact, a very young girl and previous client of our office suffered permanent disfigurement to her face as a result of a dog bite attack. The young girl now has a scar on her face that will be with her for the rest of her life. While we have all heard of dog bites occurring, many do not know the steps to take after being bitten. Included in The Ohio Dog Bite Book, a resource our personal injury lawyers wrote f ..read more