[05-20-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Woman Badly Injured After Getting Attacked by 7 Dogs on Antelope Valley

According to a witness, a young woman was mauled by several dogs and left face-down in the dirt and covered in blood in an unincorporated area of Northeast Antelope Valley near Lake Los Angeles on Friday, May 20, 2022.

The incident occurred around midnight in the 39100 block of 182nd Street.

The male witness, Fred, was reportedly driving down the road when he saw a young lady being attacked by seven dogs.

The witness got out of his car and attempted to assist the injured victim, who he said was left unconscious.

According to the video from the scene, arriving Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel treated the victim as she lay on the ground, bleeding from apparent dog bites to her face and head.

The unidentified victim was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital, where her condition was unknown.

Local resident Elia Rodriguez believes the victim was between the ages of 25 and 30.

There was no word on whether animal control was called or if anyone owned the dogs involved in the attack.

Dog Bite Injury Statistics

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the United States, with approximately 800,000 bites necessitating medical attention. Approximately 328.2 million people were living in the United States at the end of 2019. This means that a dog bites one in every 73 people.

There are many ways that dogs can attack, including knocking people down, scabbing their skin, and biting them. Biting a person can result in a dog bite injury. These bites can be life-threatening due to the potential for infection and the resulting scarring and disfigurement.

In 2019, nine people died as a result of dog bites in California, the state with the most victims. Dog attacks claimed the lives of 36 people in 2018, 15 of whom were children and 21 of whom were adults.

The majority of dog bite victims are children, accounting for half of all victims. When a child is playing with the dog, the dog is more likely to attack.

In the US, half of all children under the age of 12 have been injured by a dog, according to the CDC. More than half of dog bites on children occur in the head or neck area.

The California Civil Code, Section 3342, holds dog owners liable for injuries their pets cause as a result of a bite. As in any other personal injury case in California, you must prove negligence if you were attacked by a dog but not bitten.

People should exercise caution when petting other dogs in order to avoid being bitten by a dog. While some dogs can still attack even if they’re unprovoked, the best thing to do is remain calm and avoid striking the dog, as this could make them more aggressive.

Los Angeles County Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Medical attention may be required for dog bite victims because of the risk of infection from the dog’s disease or bacteria. Antibiotics must be administered to many dogs in California because they have diseases and bacteria that require immediate medical attention and treatment.

Medical transport to a medical facility and immediate treatment after an incident can be expensive. However, in the event of a dog bite attack, it may be necessary.

Our Los Angeles County dog bite injury lawyers at Arash Law can conduct research and locate the owner or responsible party for the injury. Our lawyers will file a civil lawsuit if the demand is not met, and file a civil lawsuit if the demand is not met. Fortunately, California has laws in place that protect victims and hold dog owners accountable for their actions for those who have been harmed by their dogs.

Our attorneys are prepared to help regardless of the severity of your dog bite injuries. We can help you file a claim against the dog’s owner under California’s dog bite laws. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a completely free and confidential case evaluation with one of our experienced lawyers.