Three people were injured, one seriously, in a dog bite incident in Stockton, the afternoon of May 16, 2010, The Stockton Record reports. Two pit bulls apparently bit a 6-year-old girl, 10-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man who was babysitting the two children. The girl, whose father is said to be the dogs' owner, was the most seriously injured. Officials say she suffered a broken arm, bites to her legs and body, and will require surgery. However, she is expected to survive the dog attack.

When officers arrived at the scene they saw seven dogs in an enclosed metal fence and two pit bulls mauling other dogs. The officers shot the pair of pit bulls and both the wounded dogs were put down shortly afterward. The 10-year-old boy suffered a bite to his hand and the babysitter was bitten on his ankle. An investigation is ongoing.

Vicious Dogs Cause Serious Personal Injuries

My heart goes out to everyone who was injured in this dog bite incident. I wish them all, especially the little girl, the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will be in my prayers.

Based on this news report, it is not clear how exactly this dog attack began and how many people and dogs were involved. The account states there may have been as many as seven dogs here. If that is accurate, it is indeed fortunate no catastrophic injuries or fatalities occurred in this vicious dog bite incident.

Dog Bite Statistics

According to Dogsbite.org, a Web site for dog attack victims nationwide, of the 88 fatal dog attacks in the United States in a three-year period between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2008, 59 percent or 52 incidents involved pit bulls, followed by Rottweilers (14 percent), American bulldog and Husky (5 percent each). This dog bite fatality finding is more or less consistent with an earlier report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which states that pit bulls and Rottweilers together account for 60 percent of fatal dog attacks, nationwide.

Liability Issues

California has a strict liability statute when it comes to dog attacks. This means that dog owners are financially responsible to victims for injuries caused. Injured victims can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma and even cost of cosmetic surgery. An experienced Stockton personal injury lawyer will be able to advise victims and their families about their legal rights and options. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation to injured victims and their families.

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The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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