[06-23-2022] Fresno County, CA – Woman Bit by Pitbull in Southeast Fresno

According to the Fresno Police Department, a woman was injured by a dog on Bond Avenue early Thursday morning, June 23, 2022.

The incident occurred at around 6:00 a.m in the area of Hedges and Bond avenues.

The police say they responded to a call of a woman who was bleeding from a dog bite on the leg.

The victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The SPCA was able to capture the dog in the backyard of a home.

The dog will be quarantined and the owners will be notified, police say.

The Fresno Police Department is still investigating the incident.

Dog Bite Injury Statistics

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are roughly 4.5 million dog bites annually in the US, of which 800,000 require medical attention. At the end of 2019, there were 328.2 million people residing in the US. As a result, one out of every 73 people gets bitten by a dog.

Dogs can attack in various ways, including by biting, scabbing the skin, and knocking people to the ground. Dog bite injuries can occur when a person is bit. Due to the possibility of infection and the subsequent scarring and disfigurement, these bites can be fatal.

In California, the state with the most victims of dog bites in 2019, nine people passed away due to dog bites. 36 people were killed by dog attacks in 2018—15 children and 21 adults.

Children make up half of all dog bite victims, making up the majority of victims. The dog is more likely to attack when a child is playing with it.

According to the CDC, dogs in the US have injured half of all children under the age of 12. More than half of dog bites on children occur in the head or neck area.

According to Section 3342 of the California Civil Code, dog owners are responsible for any harm their animals bite someone and cause. If you were attacked by a dog but not bitten, you must demonstrate negligence, just like in any other personal injury case in California.

To prevent getting bitten by a dog, people should use caution when petting other dogs. While some dogs can still attack even if unprovoked, the best thing to do is remain calm and avoid striking the dog, as this could make them more aggressive.

Fresno County Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Dog bite victims may need medical attention due to the possibility of contracting the disease or bacteria from the dog. In California, many dogs must receive antibiotics because bacterial and infectious diseases need to be treated immediately.

The cost of immediate treatment after an incident and transportation to a medical facility can be high. It might be necessary, though, if a dog bite attack occurs.

Our Fresno 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.