[09-19-2022] Riverside County, CA – 8-Year-Old Boy Injured After Getting Attacked by Dog in Indio

An 8-year-old boy was attacked by a pit bull in Riverside County on Monday, September 19, 2022.

The incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Calle Diamante in Indio.

The boy was reportedly attacked by a dog while visiting a family member on Calle Diamante.

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services was called to the scene.

The animal control claimed that the dog escaped from its pen before lunging at the boy.

Animal control reported that several family members had to physically remove the boy from the dog after the attack.

The 8-year-old boy is currently making a full recovery in the hospital.

The boy is thought to have sustained facial injuries.

The dog was turned over by its owner to animal control so it could be put down.

Dog Bite Injury Statistics

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported, about 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the United States, with 800,000 requiring medical attention. There were roughly 328.2 million people living in the United States as of 2019. That equates to one person being bitten by a dog for every 73 people.

They have a wide range of attacks at their disposal, including snarling, biting, and knocking someone to the ground. A dog bite injury occurs when a dog bites a person. Bites can cause serious medical complications or even fatalities such as infection, disfigurement, disability, or organ failure.

In 2019, nine people lost their lives as a result of dog bites, with six of those deaths occurring in California. Twenty-one children and fifteen adults were among the 36 victims of fatal dog attacks.

Half of all people who are bitten by dogs are children. As a general rule, dog attacks happen when a child is playfully interacting with the dog.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all kids under the age of 12 have experienced a dog bite. The head and neck are the most common target of dog attacks on children.

Dog owners are responsible for any damages caused by their canine companions under California Civil Code Section 3342. If you were attacked by a dog in California without being bitten, you will have to prove negligence just as you would in any other personal injury case.

To avoid getting bitten by a dog, people should be careful when petting other dogs. Some dogs may attack without provocation, but maintaining composure and refraining from physical contact is recommended.

Riverside County Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Dog bite victims should seek medical attention right away due to the possibility of contracting a disease or bacteria carried by the dog. Most dogs in California are infected with diseases and bacteria that can be treated with antibiotics, but time is of the essence.

Some people may not be able to afford the expense of getting immediate medical care and being transported to a hospital via medical transport. Nonetheless, it could be required in the event of a dog bite attack.

Our Riverside County dog bite injury lawyers at Arash Law are ready to take victims of dog attacks to court and fight for every dollar they are entitled to receive in damages. If the demand is not met, our legal team can investigate, identify the dog’s owner or responsible party, and file a civil lawsuit. According to Section 3342 of the California Civil Code, dog owners are liable for any damages caused by their pets.

However severe your injuries may be, we can help you file a claim against the dog’s owner in accordance with California’s dog bite laws. You can reach us at any time at (888) 488-1391 for a free and confidential case evaluation with our experienced attorneys.