[04-02-2022] Riverside County, CA – Pit Bull Attack in East Hemet Leaves Child Seriously Injured

A 3-year-old girl was seriously injured after getting attacked by a pit bull at a home she was visiting in East Hemet on Saturday afternoon, April 2, 2022.

The incident transpired at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 41000 block of Mayberry Avenue, near Columbia Street.

The young girl wandered into the property’s backyard when the 20year-old pit bull suddenly attacked her. The pit bull was chained up before the incident.

The pit bull reportedly jumped on the small girl and bit her face, arms, and abdomen. The occupants in the house rushed to the scene and immediately stopped the attack.

The young girl was rushed to the Inland Empire trauma center, where she received nearly 200 stitches to close the bite wounds.

The dog was brought to Jurupa Valley’s Western Riverside County Animal Shelter. The dog will be euthanized if the owner does not object to the impoundment within the next week.

Dog Bite Injury Statistics

According to CDC dog bite data, more than 4.5 million individuals in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. Every year, over 800,000 people report needing medical attention due to a dog bite. Every year, 30-50 people are killed by dogs. In the year 2020, 46 persons were slain.

A dog bite can be extremely traumatic for the victim, especially if the victim sustains a catastrophic injury or dies due to the attack. Children and the elderly have historically been the most badly injured victims of dog bites.

Children are the most vulnerable to dog bites, accounting for half of all injured victims. The majority of attacks occur when a child is playing with the dog. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly half of all children aged 12 and under have been bitten by a dog.

When it comes to dog attacks, California has what is known as “strict responsibility legislation.” This means that dog owners are liable for their pets’ acts, even if they have shown no indicators of aggressiveness or violence in the past.

Dog Bite Injury Lawyers for Victims in Riverside County

A dog bite can leave the afflicted victim with emotional scars or disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dog liability insurance is a special policy that you can obtain to protect yourself if you have what a landlord or other important person in your life considers a “dangerous dog breed.”

Do not attempt to settle your claim without the advice of a lawyer. Make sure you speak with one of Arash Law’s experienced Riverside County Dog Bite Lawyers. Insurance companies will work hard to offer you the least amount of money possible, so it’s in your best interest to deal with an experienced lawyer from Arash Law who has negotiated dog bite claims.

Contact an experienced dog bite lawyer in California, such as Arash Law. We can assist you in pursuing compensation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free and confidential consultation. We are delighted to provide our no-win, no-fee services throughout California, with offices in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County, San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Diego, to mention a few.