You have probably owned a dog at some point or have family or friends with dogs. They are the most popular household pet in America, with 78.2 million of them living in homes throughout the nation. This means that 39 percent of Americans own at least one dog. There is…
A 12-year-old girl was injured in a dog bite incident in Riverside County, the afternoon of January 29, 2012. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the dog attack occurred near East Rider Street and Evans Road in Perris. Officials have quarantined the pit bull involved in the…
A Moreno Valley woman and her 6-year-old son were injured in a dog bite incident, the morning of January 24, 2012. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the incident happened on Indian Avenue near Sunnymead Boulevard in a residential neighborhood as the woman was walking with her son…
Dogsbite.org, a national advocacy group for dog bite victims, has filed an amicus brief in a landmark appeals case in Maryland. The case involves the parents of a young boy who are seeking to hold the landlord accountable for injuries inflicted by a tenant’s pit bull. According to the brief,…
Brothers Richard Garritson, 21, and John Garritson, 18, were severely injured in a San Diego dog bite incident after they were attacked by a pack of dogs, the evening of November 27, 2011. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the brutal dog attack occurred when the…
It’s a sad and unfortunate fact, but dog bites happen every single day to the tune of 13,000 across the United States. Many more happen but go unreported because the victims don’t think they have a case against a dog. The truth is, they do. The dog bite attorneys of…
Milford Fonza, a 67-year-old retired fire chief, was severely injured in a dog bite incident in Glendora, early morning on October 10, 2011. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Fonza was walking in the 1600 block of S. Sunflower Avenue when he was attacked by…
Although the shores of Huntington Beach are beautiful, dog bites continue to happen and dampen the spirits of the city’s residents. The boardwalk and quaint city streets are wonderful places to spend time, raise a family, and enjoy outdoor life, but that can all be ruined with a terrifying dog…
Unfortunately, man’s best friend can sometimes turn aggressive and dangerous causing dog bites and dog attacks. Of course we love our pets, but often times, their animal instincts take over and the outcome can be devastating. Many people don’t think these attacks happen very often, but they do. Over 4.5…
With so many people in one place, it’s inevitable there will be dog bites in Huntington Beach. Boardwalks and city streets are prime walking territory for dogs and their owners, and with a growing population, incidents are bound to happen. Dogs are mostly tame, but when provoked, can be lethal.…