Hastings, FL (February 14, 2020) – A dog attack on Friday left one woman with serious injuries.

On February 14, authorities were called to the scene of a vicious dog attack on Luther Beck Road. Reports from the St. John’s County Deputies indicate that an elderly woman was attacked by two Rottweilers in the area. The woman suffered serious and life-threatening injuries in the attack.

She was rushed to Orange Park Medical Center for treatment immediately following the incident.

At this time, police are investigating.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the woman injured in this incident.

Dog Bites in Florida

Every year, more than 4.7 million people are attacked by dogs across the United States. These incidents send more than 370,000 victims to emergency rooms with serious injuries that require immediate medical attention. When victims are harmed in dog attacks, it is crucial that they reach out to a proven and competent dog bite attorney in Florida as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.

Florida premises liability attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have decades of experience helping victims recover after vicious dog attacks. We help victims protect their legal rights and get the maximum amount of compensation available for medical treatment and more. If you were attacked by a dog, contact our personal injury attorneys in Florida at 904-647-2296 to see how we can help you recover.

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