A young pregnant woman was found dead in her Pacifica home Thursday afternoon from an apparent attack by a pit bull. According to a report by KTLA news, the victim, 32 year-old Darla Norpa, was found unresponsive by her husband who arrived home from work at around noon. One of the family's two pit bulls was near Norpa's body, covered in blood. The second dog was discovered cowering in a corner of the home. When emergency personnel arrived on scene the bloodied dog, Gunner, approached them in the front yard and was then shot three times by officers. According to a spokesperson for the Peninsula Human Society, he had not seen anything like this in his 13 years with the society.
See the full KTLA story and photograph HERE.
The above story is a stark reminder of the danger posed by vicious dogs, especially when they possess the power and the bite of a pit bull. This particular breed is notorious for causing serious injuries and death because of its aggression and propensity for locking on to its victims during an attack. In fact, pit bulls have been involved in more fatal human attacks than any other breed of dog.
As for dog bites in general, according to the Centers for Disease Control, aggressive dogs pose a significant health and safety issue:
Compensation for the victims of vicious dog attacks should be an important concern for all Californians. When a victim is attacked and seriously injured or killed, the dog’s owner should be held accountable for all of the injuries and damages sustained. An Orange County personal injury attorney with experience at handling such dog bite cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling injury cases, including just this type. Mr. Ralph can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a family member been a victim of a dog attack?
See the full KTLA story and photograph HERE.
The above story is a stark reminder of the danger posed by vicious dogs, especially when they possess the power and the bite of a pit bull. This particular breed is notorious for causing serious injuries and death because of its aggression and propensity for locking on to its victims during an attack. In fact, pit bulls have been involved in more fatal human attacks than any other breed of dog.
As for dog bites in general, according to the Centers for Disease Control, aggressive dogs pose a significant health and safety issue:
- About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.
- Almost one in five of those who are bitten :a total of 885,000: require medical attention for dog bite-related injuries.
- In 2006, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs.
Compensation for the victims of vicious dog attacks should be an important concern for all Californians. When a victim is attacked and seriously injured or killed, the dog’s owner should be held accountable for all of the injuries and damages sustained. An Orange County personal injury attorney with experience at handling such dog bite cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling injury cases, including just this type. Mr. Ralph can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a family member been a victim of a dog attack?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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