Dramatic footage shows a San Francisco Library Security Guard viciously attacked by a Pit Bull. Fellow Officers rescued their co-worker from the dog. dailymail.com
At the time of the incident, the Library Security Guard had been trying to administer narcan medication to a library patron who has passed out. The patron’s pet was apparently the pit bull which attacked the Security Guard and bit onto his arm.
It is reported that the security guard was is hospitalized with serious injuries
Is This A Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Yes. The San Francisco Library Security Guard can pursue a workers’ compensation claim. This injury arose and out employment and was within the course and scope of employment. He should be eligible to receive benefits. For example, the hospitalization medical bills should be paid in full by workers’ compensation.
What Can Be Claimed For This Security Guard?
The Security Guard may have sustained extensive injuries to multiple body parts and systems. From the facts, it appears that the bite caused a hand injury. He may require treatment within a variety of medical specialties. For the bite, he may need to treat with an infectious disease doctor with respect to possible rabies. For scars, he may need to treat with a dermatologist. For muscular skeletal injuries, he may need to treat with an orthopedist. For post traumatic tress issues, he may been to treat with a mental health practitioner. Depending on the nature and extent of the injuries, this individuals treatment could be complex.
Can the Co-Workers File Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Yes. There may be possible stress claims for the co-workers if they were emotionally harmed in the incident. Further, it is possible that they may have sustained injury in fending off the dog. This could perhaps be orthopedic injury or due to breathing pepper spray if it was used to fend the dog off.
What if I Need Advice?
If you would like a free consultation regarding workers’ compensation, please contact the Law Offices of Edward J. Singer, a Professional Law Corporation. We have been helping people in Central and Southern California deal with their workers’ compensation cases for 27 years. Contact us today for more information.