Articles Posted in Dog Bites

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 good reason for these numbers: dogs really are “man’s best friend,” and no other pet comes close to the love and companionship a good dog brings to its owners.

On the other hand, with pet ownership also comes responsibility. Unfortunately, some owners are lax about taking care of their dogs, and this can lead to serious dog bite problems. Dog bites are one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits, and every year dog attacks turn fatal for a few unlucky victims.

While the majority of dog bites are not fatal, the statistics are still grim. Every year, an average of 30 people die from fatal dog attacks. Furthermore, many of these fatal attacks are committed by a handful of dog breeds, including Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and wolf hybrids. However, any dog will bite if provoked, and smaller dogs account for dozens of hospital visits every day for stitches in fingers or faces after a “lap dog” has snapped or bitten a victim.
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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 attack and the young victim has been hospitalized for her injuries. The extent of her injuries has not been reported and it is not clear if the dog’s owner will be cited or charged in connection with this attack.

My heart goes out to the girl who has been injured in this dog attack. I wish her the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.
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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 and pushing a stroller with a young child. It was then that a 120-pound bull mastiff jumped a chain link fence from a nearby yard and began attacking the boy.

Officials say the big dog latched on to the boy’s head partially severing his right ear, before biting the woman in her left hip. The child in the stroller was uninjured. The owner of the dog arrived at the scene and took control of the animal. Both, the woman and the boy have been hospitalized with dog bite injuries and are recovering. The dog has been handed over to animal control. It will likely be euthanized, officials say. The dog’s owners have not been cited pending an official investigation.
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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, which was filed this week, the plaintiffs’ hope in this case is to show that landlords can be held liable when their tenant’s dog attacks a person. A news release issued by Dogsbite.org states that the group filed the brief with a view to “dispel the many myths about pit bulls perpetuated by pit bull advocates and national animal welfare organizations.” In this particular case, Solesky v. Tracey, the claims against the dog’s owners were discharged in bankruptcy.
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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 brothers were out for a run with their two sisters and 9-year-old niece. The incident occurred on Cobb Lane near Coolwater Ranch Lane. Richard Garritson was airlifted to a hospital with bites to both his calves, while his brother, John Garritson, was hospitalized with less serious injuries. Officials say the brothers were trying to fend off six dogs that attacked them. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to both these men who have been mauled in this dog attack. Apparently, Richard Garritson is a competitive runner who was training to win a scholarship to Cal State San Marcos. Tragic! I pray for both the victims’ speedy and complete recovery.
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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 Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys have collected millions of dollars for their clients who have been attacked by a dog. However, there are a few things you need to prove before you have a good case.
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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 bite or attack.

It might not seem like dog bites are a regular occurrence, but unfortunately, they are. In the United States alone there are about 4.7 million dog bites every year. That’s nearly 13,000 per day! More go unreported as well. Needless to say, Huntington Beach is not immune to that statistic.
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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 millions dog bites occur in the United States every year. The victims of these attacks are usually children and the injuries usually occur to the child’s face. Some serious cases have even resulted in death.
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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.

It might not seem like dog bites happen all that often, but there are over four and a half million dog bites every year in the United States. The rate of dog bites is going up way faster than the rate of dog ownership. This phenomenon has not escaped the attention of Huntington Beach residents.
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