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GRANT HILL - ABC 10 News reported three people were injured in a pit bull attack Tuesday night in Grant Hill. The dog mauling reportedly occurred in the 700 block of Evans Street, resulting in three people suffering injuries to their arms and chests. One person was reportedly hospitalized. County animal control offers took away the two pit bulls involved in the mauling.

Dog Bite Personal Injury Liability

In California, dog owners are responsible for the actions of their pets. When a dog bites someone, the owner of the dog is almost always liable for the victims' injuries and related medical care. Following a dog mauling resulting in a serious injury, victims are well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego dog bite lawyer. An attorney who has handled dozens of pit bull attack personal injury claims can advise the victims of their legal rights to obtain compensation for their injuries, and the best course of action to recover maximum compensation.

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WASHINGTON - In personal injury news, the Tacoma News Tribune reported a Washington jury awarded $2.2 million to a woman who suffered bites to her face and arms while trying to pull a neighbor's pit bull off of her small dogs. The jury found the owners of the pit bull 52% responsible; Pierce County was found 42% to blame because animal control officials neglected to take action even after getting more than a dozen complaints about the animal. The victim, Stephanie Gorman, filed two complaints about her neighbors dogs running loose in the months before the attack in August 2007. Gorman was found 1% responsible for leaving an open sliding-glass door open, through which the dogs entered her home.

Dog Bite Liability & Personal Injury Claims

Dog owners are responsible for controlling their pets, and for the consequences of their pets' actions. In certain cases, such as this 2007 dog mauling, other parties may be liable for dog bite injuries, if their negligence contributed to a mauling or attack. If you or your child has been bitten by a dog in California, contact a California dog bite lawyer to discuss your legal rights with an attorney. You may be entitled to financial compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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EL DORADO COUNTY - A 15-year-old girl and her miniature schnauzer were attacked by a loose pit bull Saturday afternoon in El Dorado Hills. The incident was reported on Riviera Circle at about 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, according to Fox 40 News. The victim, Audrey Johnson, was bit in the arm when she tried to rescue her Schnauzer "Bella" from the pit bull, who had escaped from his owner's house through an open door. The girl was taken to the hospital for injuries to her arm, and the dog was taken away by Animal Control.

California Dog Bite Personal Injury Liability

Under California Civil Code Section 3342 : "The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness." After a dog attack such as this one, the parents of the injured teenager would be well-advised to speak with an experienced California dog bite lawyer about the incident and their legal rights to hold the owner of the dog accountable for medical expenses and pain and suffering as a result of this El Dorado County dog attack.

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If you are bitten by a dog in California, the owner of the dog is responsible for your injuries. Very often, the dog owner's home owner's insurance policy will cover dog bite injuries and other injuries from animal attacks. After a dog bite attack, it is important to contact an experienced attorney who can help you obtain compensation for your medical expenses, future medical expenses, including scar treatment and plastic surgery, lost earnings, future loss of earning capacity, emotional trauma and pain and suffering.

Dog Bite Injury Frequently Asked Questions

California has specific laws in place to protect the rights of dog bite victims. Before you speak with an insurance company or accept a settlement, contact an experienced California dog bite attorney who will explain your legal rights, options and responsibilities.

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