[06-23-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 52-Year-Old Woman Injured After Getting Attacked by Pit Bull in Highland

According to authorities, a 52-year-old Pomona woman delivering packages for Amazon was attacked by a pit bull in Highland on Thursday night, June 23, 2022.

It occurred just after 5:00 p.m. at a house in the 7300 block of Lillian Lane.

According to Cpl. Nathan Campos of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the dog attacked the 52-year-old woman who was an independent contractor for Amazon after she opened the gate and went into the yard.

He claimed that the dog’s owner stepped in and managed to get the dog off.

The victim sustained serious injuries to her upper body.

The delivery driver was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center. There is no update yet on the woman’s current condition.

The dog was taken away by San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control.

According to authorities, the victim’s car and undeliverable packages were kept safe at the Highland Police Station until they could be given back to the victim and Amazon.

The Highland Police Station is still investigating the incident.

Dog Bite Injury Statistics

In the United States, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year, with 800,000 of these bites necessitating medical attention. The United States had a population of approximately 328.2 million people in 2019. That means that a dog bites one out of every 73 people.

They can attack in a variety of ways, such as by knocking someone to the ground or snarling and biting them. Biting a person can result in a dog bite injury. Infection, disfigurement, disability, and even death can result from bites.

California had the highest dog-bite fatality in 2019, with nine people dead as a result of such incidents. Thirty-six dog attacks killed people, 15 of whom were children and 21 adults.

Most dog bite victims are children, accounting for half of all victims. Most attacks occur when a child is playing with a dog.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all children under the age of 12 have been bitten by a dog. 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 with any other personal injury case in California, you will need to demonstrate negligence if you were attacked by a dog but were not bitten.

People should exercise caution when petting other dogs 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 hitting the dog, as this could make them even more aggressive.

San Bernardino County Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Because of the risk of infection from disease or bacteria carried by the dog, those bitten by dogs should seek immediate medical attention. The majority of dogs in California are infected with illnesses and bacteria that require antibiotic treatment as soon as possible.

The cost of immediate medical attention and transportation to a medical facility via medical transport can be prohibitive for many people. In the event of a dog bite attack, however, it may be necessary.

Our San Bernardino County dog bite injury lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively seek compensation for victims. Our legal team can conduct research, locate the dog’s owner or responsible party, and file a civil lawsuit if the demand is not met. Dog owners in California are held accountable for the harm their dogs inflict on others based on the California Civil Code, Section 3342.

We can help you file a claim against the dog’s owner under California’s dog bite laws regardless of the severity of your injuries. You can reach us at any time at (888) 488-1391 for a free and confidential case evaluation with our experienced attorneys.