[06-27-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 49-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured in Violent Dog Attack in Sylmar

A 49-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being mauled in a dog attack for 19 minutes in Los Angeles on Monday, June 27, 2022.

The incident occurred on a Monday at a house in Sylmar.

Two dogs are seen attacking the woman behind a gate in the yard where the dogs lived in home surveillance footage.

Chief Michel Moore of the Los Angeles Police Department stated that one officer fired two rounds at one of the two dogs, striking the animal in the torso from a distance of approximately 30 feet away.

The animal services took the second dog.

Moore stated that the victim had numerous puncture wounds and deep abrasions.

According to neighbors, the woman might have been a family member who was dog-sitting.

The neighbors claimed they had never seen the dogs run loose in the area and had no idea what might have set off the attack.

Dog Bite Injury Statistics

According to the CDC dog bite data, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United States, 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.

Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.