Another vicious dog attack has made the news. According to a story released by KTLA news, two large dogs attacked three children and mauled a man trying to protect the children in Washington, D.C. The incident was captured on video by a neighbor's surveillance camera. The man who was mauled, Andre Hawthorne, is being hailed a hero for attempting to stop the attack on the children by getting in between. Animal Control is reportedly still trying to locate the dogs and their owner.
See the KTA article and video footage HERE.
What is so disturbing about this story and the video is the relentless nature of the attack. The two large dogs follow one of the victims on top of a car and what looks like a stroller can be seen falling to the ground. This shocking video is a testament to how violent a dog attack can be, especially when more than one dog is involved. Other news coverage (KSDK, Channel 5) reveals that Hawthorne sustained serious bite wounds to both arms in the attack. The dogs were described as "pit-bulls", and they had to be beaten bloody before they would release their hold on Hawthorne. Hawthorne's injuries required sutures and both arms were heavily bandaged as a result of the attack. Once the owner or owners of the dogs have been located, they could potentially face both criminal and civil responsibility for the attack. Interestingly, Washington D.C. law requires that the owner of a "dangerous" dog maintain liability insurance of at least $50,000.00 for any personal injury their animal may cause. California does not have any such requirement.
Compensation for the victims of vicious dog attacks should be an important concern for all Californians. When a child or other victim is bitten and seriously injured, the dog’s owner should be held accountable for all of the injuries and damages suffered by the victim and their family. An Orange County dog bite 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 the victim of a vicious 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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