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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 31-year-old woman was viciously attacked by two dogs at about 10:35 a.m. Sunday, The Press-Enterprise reports. The woman, whose name was not released, was walking her pets along the 200 block of East O Street in south Colton, when two dogs, described as American bull dogs, charged and fought her pets, then attacked the woman. According to Colton police, an 11-year-old boy defended his mother by hitting to two dogs with his skateboard.

Following this tragic incident, the woman sustained several bites on her chest and on one of her legs. She was then transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton for further treatment. The dogs are being held at the San Bernardino city animal shelter, while the owners have been cited for several municipal code violations.

Cause of the Dog Attack in Colton

The October 16th dog attack in Colton remains under investigation by the Colton Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by The Press-Enterprise, it is not clearly known how these dogs got out the owners supervision. Under the California's Civil Code Section 3342 states: "The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness." Therefore, while

Dog Attack Personal Injury Liability

In California, a dog's owner is held liable for the harm that is inflicted on individuals by his or her dog. Following an incident such a this one, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino dog bite attorney as soon as possible. A skilled attorney who has the experience in handling dog attack incidents, can help the victim understand and protect her legal rights, and decide the best course of action to recover maximum compensation medical care expenses, lost wages, serious scarring/disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this horrific dog attack.