Dog Bites

Dog Bite Trauma

dog bite trauma, dog bite attorney santa clarita, santa clarita personal injury attorneyIt’s not uncommon for someone to get bitten by a dog at some point in their life. Most dog bites go undocumented because they are fairly minor injuries. The dog bites that get the most press are typically when dogs that are poorly trained and taken care of (and often times abused) cause major injuries to someone.

However, dog bites of any kind can cause lasting effects beyond the cuts and bruises of the attack. Many people experience severe emotional trauma after a serious dog bite or attack. Some of these people are traumatized so badly that they are unable to function the way they used to be able to. [Read more…]

Dog Bite Complications

There are approximately 77.5 million dogs in the United States, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association. Because of the number of dogs in the US, there are a lot of dog bites that occur. About 2% of the US population suffers a dog bite in any given year and on average, people will suffer a dog bite at least once in their lifetime.

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15 Years to Life for Dog Owner

Earlier this year, we wrote about a 63 year old woman who was mauled to death by four dogs.  Recently, it was reported that the owner of those four dogs was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the second-degree murder of Pamela Devitt.

los angeles dog bite lawyers, santa clarita dog bite lawyersThe owner of the dogs, Alex Jackson of Littlerock, CA, was found to be keeping the dogs, along with a firearm, to protect his marijuana growing operation on his property.  This, along with the unprovoked nature of the attack, led to the murder conviction.

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What Every Parent Should Teach Their Child About Dog Safety

Children are bitten by dogs much more often than you might think.  According to the CDC, over 2 million children are bitten by dogs in America every year.  Of those, over 400,000 require medical attention as a result of the incident. Additionally, the rate of dog bite–related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years.

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If you have a child, it’s extremely important to teach them how to interact with dogs, regardless of whether you own a dog or not.  Dog bites can cause severe injuries and even death.  Here are some basic rules every child should know.  [Read more…]

Staying Safe Around Dogs

Dogs are often viewed as beloved pets that keep us company, and are prominently found in neighborhoods around the world. However, dog bites can occur and can be quite serious. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 4.5 million Americans are bitten by a dog each year.  Dog bites cannot only cause physical distress, but can also cause immense emotional distress.

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Death by Dog

Earlier this year 63 year old Pamela Marie Devitt was jogging in Littlerock, California, when she was attacked by “four killer pit bulls” and mauled to death. Another woman attempted to scare off the dogs by driving at them with her car but they attacked the car and began biting the tires. Not until a County Sheriff arrived did the tragic ordeal end. [Read more…]