SAN DIEGO COUNTY - A man was severely injured when he was attacked by a friend's pit bull Tuesday, June 28th, reports the San Diego Union Tribune. The man was attacked as he and the dog's owner talked while standing at an open gate to the owner's home in Mountain View. The 1 ½ year old pit bull bit the man's arm, inflicting a severe injury and then preceded to bite the man's back and side. According to news reports, the man's back and side injuries were less severe than the arm injury. After being attacked, the victim walked to his 42nd Street home where paramedics tended him to before transporting him to a local hospital. A resident on 44th Street called 911 to the report the incident, which occurred around noon. San Diego County Animal Control took the dog for a ten-day quarantine to make sure it does not have rabies.
Dog Bite Attacks
Dog bite attacks are a surprisingly common occurrence in the state. There have been a number of incidents recently, including:
- In June 2011, a woman and her small Shetland sheepdog were bitten by a pit bull and boxer running lose in the neighborhood of Grant Hill.
- In June 2011, the family German shepherd nipped a one-year-old Chula Vista girl in the forehead.
- In June 2011, a 75-year-old woman was mauled by her neighbor's two pit bulls after the two dogs got into her Paradise Hills backyard.
Dog Bite Liability
In California, a dog's owner is liable for any injuries inflicted upon another individual by his or her dog, even if the dog had no prior history of attacking or the owner knew of a history of aggressiveness. The victims of these tragic dog bite attacks would be well advised to talk to a San Diego dog bite injury lawyer. A lawyer familiar with dog bite laws can make all the difference when navigating the complex civil court system. An experienced personal injury lawyer can handle all negotiations with insurance companies to make certain victims receive maximum compensation for all injury-related expenses.
Sources: San Diego Union Tribune
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