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RIVERSIDE COUNTY - At about 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, a mother and son were severely attacked by a dog in Moreno Valley. According to The Press-Enterprise, the woman was walking with her son, 6, while pushing a stroller with a younger child along Indian Avenue.

Riverside County sheriff's Cpl. Courtney Donowho stated the 120-pound Bullmastiff jumped a chain-linked fence from a nearby yard and began attacking the boy. The mother attempted to fight off the dog, which then turned on her. Moments later, the owner of the dog came out of his home and was able to pull the dog back into his backyard before authorities arrived.

Following this tragic incident, the child in the stroller was not injured in the attack. However, both the mother and 6-year-old son suffered dog bite injuries. The dog owner also surrendered ownership of the 18-month-old male Bullmastiff to Moreno Valley animal control officers. Manager Steve Fries of the Moreno Valley Animal Services indicated the dog, who will be quarantined in the next 10 days at a shelter, would not be considered for adoption and will probably be euthanized.

Injury Liability for Moreno Valley Dog Attacks

Dog attacks can result to serious injuries and/or death depending on the severity of the attack. Injuries in a dog attack can include and are not limited to facial disfigurement, abrasions, puncture wounds, lacerations, infections, and other life-altering injuries.

After a serious incident such as this one, the victims or family members of the victims would benefit from speaking to a knowledgeable Moreno Valley personal injury lawyer. An attorney who in past cases ensured the protection of victims' legal rights in animal attacks, can do the same for the victims in this January 24th dog attack. If the incident was due to dog owner negligence, the attorney can hold the owner financially liable for the victims' injuries and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation that resulted in this horrific event.

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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.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- Two girls were attacked by a pit bull in Coachella at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Los Angeles Times reports. The two girls, whose names have not been released, were walking along 48th Avenue near Jackson Street when the dog viscously attacked them. A relative drove the 12-year-old girl, who suffered from minor injuries, to a hospital. While paramedics transported the 9-year-old girl to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment of a serious leg wound.

Following this devastating dog attack, police shot the dog twice in the leg as it tried to attack and bite an officer. The dog, which didn't have any identification tags or a microchip, was taken by Animal Services and was euthanized. According to John Welsh, spokesman for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, the dog's body was sent to a lab to be tested for rabies as a precaution.

Cause of the Dog Attack in Coachella

The accident on August 23rd remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriffs Department. However, based on the information provided by The Desert Sun and the Los Angeles Times it is evident the two young girls had no way to prevent or avoid this dog attack. Hopefully, police officials can determine who is the rightful owner of the dog, as he/she may be held fully responsible for this horrible dog attack.

Dog Bite Personal Injury Liability

Dog attacks can result in serious injuries both physically and mentally to any individuals involved, especially in children and the elderly. In situations such as this one, where it is not clear who is the rightful owner of the dog, family members of the victims would be well-advised to consult a knowledgeable and competent Riverside dog bite attorney. A skilled attorney who has the expertise in dog attack incidents, can help the family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for hospital care expenses, serious scarring/disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic dog attack.

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A five-year-old girl suffered a punctured lung, broken ribs, numerous bite puncture wounds and is in critical condition on a ventilator after she was attacked by a mastiff and four pit-bull mix breed dogs on Monday afternoon in Fontana. The girl, identified by the San Bernardino Sun as Destiny Colon, was walking with her mother Josie Arellano and her three siblings when they were attacked by the pack of five dogs who escaped a nearby backyard.

Passerby witnesses helped stop the attack, which occurred on Tokay Avenue south of Arrow Highway. An officer shot one of the dogs and the others were impounded. The girl's seven-year-old brother was also seriously injured and reportedly needed 237 staples in his leg.

This story is heartbreaking and we hope that all of the children are able to fully recover from their undoubtedly very serious injuries. Dog attacks are on the rise in the Inland Empire area. A three-year-old died last month in Apple Valley after he was bitten by an aggressive pit bull. The family involved in this pit bull mauling would be wise to consult with a San Bernardino County dog bite attorney as soon as possible. The children and their mother may be entitled to compensation for their injuries, including medical expenses, future plastic surgeries, and other expenses related to this dog attack.

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