Erin Ingram's Medical Fund
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Five years ago, eight-year-old Erin Ingram, went outside to the family's driveway to play basketball after school. While playing ball in her own yard, two pit bulls from a neighbor’s home charged after her. Both dogs simultaneously attacked this sweet little girl. One dog clamped down on one of her arms, and the other dog viciously attacked Erin’s other arm. Together, the dogs drug her from her family’s driveway all the way into the street. Fortunately, a woman drove up on the scene and saw the little girl lying in the road. She thought Erin had been hit by a car but as she drove closer she saw two pit bulls pulling and tearing at each of Erin’s arms. She immediately called 911 and tried to save the little girl by using her car, rolling as close to Erin as possible. In the 911 tape, Erin can be heard screaming, “Help me please! Help me please!” The dogs continued attacking her through-out the call.
The witness said it look like the dogs were eating her alive. Finally, a Dekalb county police officer arrived on the scene. He saw a 50-foot by 3-foot wide trial of blood on the asphalt that led to Erin. When he approached her, both dogs had her limbs in their mouths, biting and pulling. He was afraid to discharge his weapon in fear the bullet might hit Erin. Instead, he ran as fast as he could, with baton in hand, and hit the larger dog in the head. “The dog didn’t budge” said the officer. He was able to stand over Erin while fighting off the dogs to get enough distance between them. Finally, when the large dog let go and back a few feet away, the officer saw how badly Erin was injured. Chunks of her flesh were in her hair and all over the trail of blood on the street. She was whimpering and covered in blood. The officer thought the dogs had eaten Erin’s arms. When the dog lunged at the officer, he used his service weapon and killed the dog. The other dog took off running.
After arriving at the hospital, doctors were focused on saving Erin’s life. While medical teams attended to the numerous lacerations on her face, belly, and legs, plastic and cardiovascular surgeons spent over 18 hours trying to save her arms. Using veins from her legs they miraculously saved her right arm. The left arm had to be amputated just below her elbow. Her right arm will never be the same and has little functionality. Erin wears a prosthetic and has endured many surgeries and physical therapy. She will need more surgeries in the future. No matter, the doctors know she is a resilient and courageous human being.
In a milestone court case on January 12, 2015, Erin’s attorneys asked for one million dollars for every minute Erin was being mauled as heard on the 911 tape. Although the mauling took place before the call was made, each minute on the 911 tape was an eternity, not only for Erin but for the jurors too. In less than 45 minutes, the jury returned a verdict: $36 million in general damages and $18 million in punitive, one for each dog totaling $72 million dollars.
Adamson and Cleveland tried to the case to a $72 million jury verdict however, since the defendant is unemployed and has no assets there will not likely be a means to collect the verdict for Erin's needs in the future. This fundraiser will be the primary source of funds to cover Erin’s long road ahead. Please support this little girl as she continues to persevere through her injuries.
The witness said it look like the dogs were eating her alive. Finally, a Dekalb county police officer arrived on the scene. He saw a 50-foot by 3-foot wide trial of blood on the asphalt that led to Erin. When he approached her, both dogs had her limbs in their mouths, biting and pulling. He was afraid to discharge his weapon in fear the bullet might hit Erin. Instead, he ran as fast as he could, with baton in hand, and hit the larger dog in the head. “The dog didn’t budge” said the officer. He was able to stand over Erin while fighting off the dogs to get enough distance between them. Finally, when the large dog let go and back a few feet away, the officer saw how badly Erin was injured. Chunks of her flesh were in her hair and all over the trail of blood on the street. She was whimpering and covered in blood. The officer thought the dogs had eaten Erin’s arms. When the dog lunged at the officer, he used his service weapon and killed the dog. The other dog took off running.
After arriving at the hospital, doctors were focused on saving Erin’s life. While medical teams attended to the numerous lacerations on her face, belly, and legs, plastic and cardiovascular surgeons spent over 18 hours trying to save her arms. Using veins from her legs they miraculously saved her right arm. The left arm had to be amputated just below her elbow. Her right arm will never be the same and has little functionality. Erin wears a prosthetic and has endured many surgeries and physical therapy. She will need more surgeries in the future. No matter, the doctors know she is a resilient and courageous human being.
In a milestone court case on January 12, 2015, Erin’s attorneys asked for one million dollars for every minute Erin was being mauled as heard on the 911 tape. Although the mauling took place before the call was made, each minute on the 911 tape was an eternity, not only for Erin but for the jurors too. In less than 45 minutes, the jury returned a verdict: $36 million in general damages and $18 million in punitive, one for each dog totaling $72 million dollars.
Adamson and Cleveland tried to the case to a $72 million jury verdict however, since the defendant is unemployed and has no assets there will not likely be a means to collect the verdict for Erin's needs in the future. This fundraiser will be the primary source of funds to cover Erin’s long road ahead. Please support this little girl as she continues to persevere through her injuries.
Organizer
Kevin A. Adamson
Organizer
Norcross, GA
