Statistics show that close to one million Americans are in need of medical attention every year because of dog bite attacks – more than 50% of these victims are young children. The Center for Disease Control indicated that from January to June 2010, there have been 16 fatal dog attacks – 14 of these cases were family dog attacks.
The most dangerous dogs are the Pit Bull, Rottweiler and Siberian Huskie. Recently, two incidents were reported in San Bernardino – a 3-year old and a 2-year old – attacked by family Pit Bulls. For additional information, visit http://www.lawondogbites.com
If you or a family member has been bitten by a dog, the strict liability laws in California hold the dog’s owner, in most cases, liable for injuries. In order to learn what your legal rights are, contact an experienced San Bernardino Personal Injury Attorney right away.
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Here is some possibly good news for those of you concerned about all the pit bull attacks in San Bernardino – four people died over the last five years. Since the start of 2010, there have been six attacks involving pit bulls – two involved small children who died.
County officials are proposing an ordinance for unincorporated county areas that will require owners of pit bulls and related breeds over the age of four months to spay and neuter their pets within 30 days of the ordinance approval. There are too many pit bulls and most of them are dangerous – this law will reduce the pit bull population. Those who do not follow the new law will receive a $100 fine for the first offense, $200 for a second and $500 for a third offense.
In the meantime, if a pit bull or any other animal attacks you or a family member, I suggest you contact an experienced Personal Injury Attorney who will help you get compensation for your medical expenses.
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What an awful way to begin a holiday weekend. Once again, aggressive pit bull dogs are in the news in San Bernardino.
A two-year old little boy, is dead after the family’s pit bull attacked him, leaving him with severe neck and head injuries. The boy’s dad left him alone for a few minutes in the yard while he rode his tricycle. When his mother came out a few minutes later to check on him, she found him in the pit bull’s mouth. A neighbor, after hearing screams, called 911 – an ambulance arrived taking him to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he died the next day.
Neighbors said the dogs seemed to be good dogs and do not know what caused one to attack the little boy. The San Bernardino Animal Control impounded both dogs, although only one was involved in the attack, for 10-day quarantine before deciding what to do with them. The family only had the attacker for 3 months.
This is an unfortunate and tragic accident. The entire family are all distraught.
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A Fontana couple, are charged with seven felony counts of allowing their five vicious pit-bull dogs to roam free and cause severe bodily injury to three small children. A preliminary hearing on June 2 will determine if the couple should stand trial.
A woman and her four children were taking a walk near the railroad tracks in Fontana in February when the dogs attacked three of the children. The dogs dug under a fence and got out. A 5-year old girl, suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, and bites on her arms, legs, neck and face. She was placed on life support for a short time and then released from the hospital. Her 6-year old brother needed over 200 stitches for leg wounds while their 7-year old sister, required 20 stitches for leg wounds.
A young neighborhood boy tried to help by throwing rocks at the dogs. Police shot and killed one of the dogs and the other four were put to sleep. What a sad story. People need to make sure their dogs, especially potentially dangerous ones, are secure in their yard.
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The weather, for the most part, is beautiful in San Bernardino. I actually see individuals and couples walking outside all the time. But in some parts, there may be feral or abandoned dogs roaming about. One of my neighbors asked me what to do if she encounters a strange dog while out walking.
There are many things to do but never throw anything at the dog or scream at it. This may make the dog angry and excite it. Avoid making eye contact but never turn your back on it. If the dog looks like it will attack you, give it your jacket, purse or backpack. Create a barrier between the two of you. If you are knocked down, curl into a ball, protecting your ears and the back of your neck. Other safety tips include not to pet a dog tied up in its yard by reaching through the fence, do not bother a dog that is eating, do not pull its ears or tail, and always let the dog see you first.
If the dog bites you, as soon as possible, wash the wound with soap and water and call your doctor. Contact your local animal control agency at San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control Program (800-472-5609).
I advise if you or anyone you know has been attacked by a dog contact a Dog Bite Lawyer right away.
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