Rockdale County Infant Dies in Atlanta Hospital After Being Crushed by Pit Bull Dog
Sadly, another Atlanta child has died after being injured by a pit bull. A 5-day-old baby girl was crying in her bassinet when the dog (in what investigators deemed to be an apparent attempt to help the baby) climbed on top of the bassinet and crushed the baby's skull. The baby died at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta after doctors valiantly tried to save her young life. Four other Georgia babies were being treated for pit bull bites when the baby was brought to the hospital. After a thorough investigation, the police and investigators determined that this was an unavoidable accident and not the result of negligence or the result of the pit bull being vicious or dangerous. The baby's mother was in the room seconds after the dog, but it was too late.
As we noted in a previous article, when spring arrives in Atlanta, so does dog bite season. As an experienced Atlanta injury lawyer who has helped clients recover for injuries suffered in dog bite cases (and as a concerned parent), I hope and pray that Atlanta-area moms and dads are especially careful to keep their kids out of harm's way. Please do the following if you or your child is bitten by a dog or other animal:
1) Identify the animal without risking an additional attack;
(2) Seek immediate medical attention;
(3) Find out who the animal's owner is;
(4) If the injuries are severe, consult with an experienced Georgia injury lawyer who has handled dog bite cases successfully.
