Possible Dog Bite Reported on Willis St in West Monroe, LA
West Monroe, LA (September 2, 2026) – Ouachita Parish Public safety units responded to an incident that involved a dog that bit a child near Willis Street in West Monroe on Tuesday, September 1.
According to authorities, the call came in around 12:58 p.m. and units were sent to the area to look into the report.
It remains unclear the circumstances that led to the incident or the full extent of the child's injuries. Officials continue to investigate.
We wish the child for a full recovery.
What Does Louisiana Law Say About Dog Bite Liability in West Monroe, LA?
Louisiana holds a dog owner strictly liable for injuries their animal causes, which means a bitten person generally doesn't need to prove the owner was careless or knew the dog was dangerous, only that the dog caused the injury.
When a child is injured by a dog bite, they can sustain injuries beyond the physical wound itself, including puncture wounds requiring stitches, nerve damage, or lasting emotional distress from the experience.
Under Louisiana's strict liability standard, a personal injury lawyer in Monroe can help a family pursue compensation for medical treatment, scarring, and related costs without needing to establish that the owner acted negligently beforehand.
At Parker Alexander Attorneys at Law, we can help your family understand what a dog bite claim might look like based on your case and Louisiana's strict liability rules.
If you have questions about a similar situation, we are available to help. Reach out to Parker Alexander Attorneys at Law at (318) 625-6262 to talk about what happened.
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