Despite being just six years old, Bridger Walker is now a national figure. Several weeks ago, the young man gained national attention for his bravery in saving his four-year-old sister from a dog attack. His aunt posted the story of the incident on Instagram, rocketing the young man into the stratosphere of modern heroes. Showing his bruised and stitched face, the young man was next to his sister. According to his aunt, the action saved her life. The emotion is palpable:
On July 9th, my six-year-old nephew Bridger saved his little sister’s life by standing between her and a charging dog. After getting bit several times on the face and head, he grabbed his sister’s hand and ran with her to keep her safe. He later said, “If someone had to die, I thought it should be me.” After receiving 90 stitches (give or take) from a skilled plastic surgeon, he’s finally resting at home. We love our brave boy and want all the other superheroes to know about this latest hero who joined their ranks.
Young Bridger received an outpouring of support and praise for his actions, and it makes total sense considering his bravery in times of danger. Considering that he is just six years old, this is an incredible story and one that needs to be shared far and wide. I hope that my few words can go a long way to honor the actions that he took. We saw this even on Inside Edition, which featured the young man for his heroism. He also received video shoutouts from his heroes in the movie industry. His incredible bravery was also rewarded in a way that a young person would love. He was treated to a shopping spree for what he had done. Bridger was also honored by the World Boxing Council, naming him an honorary champion, as seen below:
Unfortunately, the attack that changed Bridger and his sister’s life is too everyday. I’ve personally seen dozens of such attacks and have read about or watched many more. There are several things in common with these types of attacks.
If the stats above are not sobering enough, there is even more to consider. Hundreds of thousands of people, primarily children, are injured in such attacks annually in this country. According to Canine Journal, There are over 4.5 million dog bites each year, with 800,000 dog bites requiring medical care. As a result, more than 1% of the national population is bit by a dog yearly. Parents must be cautious about their children– even around dogs that the kids may know. It is all too common for a child to be seriously injured by a dog their family owns.
In the case of a dog bite, the first act is always to seek medical attention. Even minor bites or bites that do not seem to be bleeding may still get infected. This goes twice over if the dog’s vaccination history is not known. Make sure to seek out the help of a doctor as soon as possible. Once you receive the preliminary medical treatment, a trained legal professional is usually the next step. Not every dog bite results in a legitimate response, but many do– and many don’t that should.
Going over your legal rights is a must. This goes especially in cases where it will be done for free with no monetary obligation, as Ehline Law offers. We will travel anywhere in California to discuss your legal options and possible next steps. Furthermore, in some cases, we can pay for medical costs upfront. This helps give peace of mind to you and your loved ones dealing with the aftermath of such an attack.
Our skilled team determines the short, medium, and long-term physical and emotional toll of such an attack, especially if it happened to a child. We stop at nothing to help our clients. We don’t accept a penny unless we recover for them– and I always use my motto of fidelity for everyone. From the moment we take on the case until justice has been done. That’s our promise. We are here to help you.
Michael Ehline is the head attorney of the Ehline Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC. This story was crucial to me for several reasons. First, as the head of one of the most successful personal injury firms in Southern California, I’ve seen terrible dog injuries before, especially dealing with children. This is a particular issue for me. I want to avoid as many future dog attacks as possible.
I also want to ensure that little Bridger is honored for his exemplary service to his family. It’s a topic that is important to me. I served with true heroes and brave men during my time in the United States Marine Corps. I see that same bravery and dedication beyond self in this young man. I know that he will accomplish much during his life. If you want to learn more about my thoughts on personal injury cases, keep reading this site. I’ll update you on similar incidents over the coming weeks and months. Furthermore, I’m always available at losangeles@ehlinelaw.com.
Works Cited:
Michael Ehline
Michael Ehline is an inactive U.S. Marine and world-famous legal historian. Michael helped draft the Cruise Ship Safety Act and has won some of U.S. history’s largest motorcycle accident settlements. Together with his legal team, Michael and the Ehline Law Firm collect damages on behalf of clients. We pride ourselves on being available to answer your most pressing and difficult questions 24/7. We are proud sponsors of the Paul Ehline Memorial Motorcycle Ride and a Service Disabled Veteran Operated Business. (SDVOB.) We are ready to fight.
Go here for More Verdicts and Settlements.
Downtown Los Angeles Office
633 West 5th Street #2890
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 596-9642
Navigation.
Torrance/South Bay
3838 W. Carson Street, Ste 334
Torrance, CA 90503
(424) 999-7246