On May 9, 2013, a 63 year-old female jogger was attacked and
killed by a group of pit bulls. The attack occurred in Palmdale, California during
the morning hours. The woman was jogging when four pit bulls attacked her. A
witness called 911 and honked her horn to try to stop the dogs.
When the deputy arrived, he saw one dog still attacking the
jogger. He tried to chase the dog away, but the dog attacked him. Consequently,
the deputy fired his gun at the dog and the dog ran off into the desert. Unfortunately,
the woman died while on the way to the hospital.
Police officials are still searching for the four tan pit
bulls. Police officials served a search warrant on a home nearby that had
several pit bulls. The officials took away the eight dogs. Officials are not
sure whether or not the dogs had collars or owners. Residents of the town have
expressed concern regarding stray dogs roaming around. This is not the first
time someone has been attacked by a stray dog.
Dog Bite Attack and
Injuries
A series of recent dog bite injuries and victims have us
growing concerned about dog attacks. In another event, a woman’s nose was bit
off by a stray dog. In California, a woman was mauled and killed by a random
pit bull. Dog attacks have been occurring frequently and leave many innocent
bystanders in harm’s way.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites each year. Unfortunately,
half of these victims are children. Of the 800,000 that are injured, about
386,000 require treatment in an emergency department. Dog bite injuries can be
extremely painful and serious requiring medical care. In some instances, they
can lead to permanent facial disfigurement or scarring.
Personal Injury
Lawsuits
If you were recently injured in a dog bite attack, you
should contact a personal injury attorney immediately. A personal injury
attorney will work to earn you monetary compensation from the dog owner for
your dog bite injuries. Contact us today in order to seek legal retribution for
your pain and suffering.
