Pit Bull Injures Little Boy in Orange County

Last night, a 2-year-old boy was attacked by a pit bull at a home in Fullerton.  According to a story in the Orange County Register, the attack left the little boy with a 7-inch cut on his head.  The unidentified boy was treated by paramedics before being transported  to a nearby hospital.  Apparently, when animal control officers arrived to look for the dog they also found marijuana being grown, and the Fullerton Police Department processed the house.   According to the Register article, the boy's mother told police she was house sitting for a friend and did not live at the location. 

See the Register article and photographs HERE.

Once again, an innocent child has fallen victim to a vicious pit bull attack.  It is nothing short of infuriating that an animal with such a reputation for aggression is allowed, unrestrained and unsupervised, in the company of a small child.  While it remains to be seen where on this boy's face the wound was inflicted, a 7-inch cut or bite wound could be disfiguring and noticeable for a lifetime.  Only a number of months, if not years, of healing and perhaps scar revision can potentially erase the physical scars, but the emotional toll may last a lifetime.  Assuming the homeowner/dog owner was covered by a policy of insurance (that did not specifically exclude coverage for pit bulls, which some policies do), this little boy would appear to be entitled to a substantial recovery, providing at least some form of compensation. 

Compensation for the victims of vicious dog attacks should be an important concern for all Californians.  When an innocent victim is attacked and seriously injured (physically and emotionally), the dog’s owner should be held accountable for all of the injuries and damages suffered.  An Orange County injury attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims.  Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling personal injury cases, including just this type.  He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Have you or a family member been a victim of a dog bite or 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.