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Apr

D.C. Man Recovering After Being Viciously Attacked By Dogs

April 24, 2012

A man is recovering from injuries and being lauded as a hero in his Washington, D.C., neighborhood after he fought off a pair of dogs that were attacking two boys. MYFOX DC News stated that the incident occurred Friday around 8:30 p.m. near the victim’s Queen Street home.

Security cameras from a nearby building caught the incident on film. Two boys are walking along a sidewalk when they suddenly turned and ran after the dogs came running after them. One of the boys jumped on top of a car to escape the dogs, while the other was able to run into his home. The boy trapped on top of the car, who was being lunged at constantly by the dogs, told reporters he thought he was about to die.

Luckily, the 54-year-old man came to the boys rescue. He grabbed a pocketknife and fought the dogs off long enough to allow the boy on top of the car to escape. During the melee, he was bitten on the left arm and had a chunk bitten off of his hand. Another neighbor came to his rescue and chased the dogs away with a bat.

Neither the animals nor their owners have yet to be caught.

The Washington, DC Dog Bite Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers say that if a dog has bitten you, it’s important to both report the bite to animal control and seek immediate medical attention.

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Nov

Maryland Dog Bites Raise Community Concern

November 29, 2011

A string of vicious dog attacks in the Baltimore, Maryland, area has some community members concerned for the safety of their families and pets. WBALTV 11 News reported the most recent attack yesterday when three dogs mauled a man while he was jogging through an Anne Arundel County Park.

The incident occurred Monday at around 1:30 in the afternoon at Davidsonville Park. The victim told police that a man believed to be in his 20’s was handling three leashed dogs as he passed the jogger. The animals lunged and quickly overtook the the victim. The dog’s handler fled the scene in a tan minivan with one of the animals as the attack was occurring. The jogger was able to fight the dogs off, but required medical treatment for injuries to his arms and legs. The other two dogs were found by animal control in the park and are being held.

Last week, a woman reported her poodle was attacked near her home by a neighbor’s two dogs that had gotten loose. She and her neighbors were able to ward off the attacking animals and her poodle survived, but required numerous surgeries and thousands of dollars in veterinary bills.

Also, a month ago, a loose dog bit a six-year-old girl as she played in her own front yard. The girl required forty stitches to close up the wound.

The Maryland Dog Bite Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo have nearly 25 years of experience helping dog bite victims. Contact us today by filing out a free initial consultation form today.

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Apr

Girl survives pit bull attack in Washington, D.C.

A 12-year-old girl was attacked by a pit bull when walking with a friend in Washington, D.C., WTTG-Fox 5 reports.

A nurse who lived close by helped the girl until an ambulance arrived and took her to Children’s Hospital. Washington, D.C., police and animal control captured the dog.

The girl is at home recovering with several stitches and a swollen cheek.

Washington, D.C., animal control impounded the pit bull and they have tracked down its owner. If an investigation finds the dog is dangerous, it could be euthanized.

Do you think leash laws are strict enough in the Washington, D.C., area? What would you do if your dog bit a child and may be euthanized or if a dog bit your child?

If you or someone you know has been attacked by a dog, the Washington, D.C., dog bite injury lawyers at ChasenBoscolo can help.

Young girl suffered Virginia dog bite

The Baltimore Sun reported a dog working for the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol inflicted a Virginia dog bite last Thursday morning.

The Belgian Malinois was participating in a training activity at Dulles International Airport when it attacked a 4-year-old girl, causing the Virginia dog bite accident.

The Virginia dog bite victim was bit in the stomach area by the dog. She was taken to a local hospital where she received 20 stitches.

Officials of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol do not know what caused the Virginia dog bite accident and are investigating to prevent further accidents.

The Virginia dog bite injury lawyers at ChasenBoscolo can help if you were attacked by a dog.

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Jul

Dogs attacked elderly woman in Maryland dog bite accident

A police officer was called to the home of a 77-year-old woman who suffered injuries from a Maryland dog bite accident, as reported by WBAL-TV.

Several dogs in the woman’s home attacked her and bit her, causing the Maryland dog bite accident.

The police officer called to the scene was assisting the paramedics when three dogs involved in the Maryland dog bite accident lunged after him. He shot and killed the dogs.

More than 20 dogs were removed from the scene of the Maryland dog bite accident.

The Maryland dog bite injury lawyers at ChasenBoscolo can help if you were injured in a dog bite attack.

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Oct

Lady and dog suffered Virginia dog bite injury

October 28, 2008

WJHL reported a lady and her dog suffered Virginia dog bite injuries early Tuesday morning.

The lady was walking her dog when an American Bulldog broke loose from its chain and attacked both the lady and her dog.

The lady was treated at the hospital and released for minor Virginia dog bite injuries. Her dog suffered severe injuries from the Virginia dog bite accident. He is still recovering from his injuries at the vet.

The American Bulldog which caused the Virginia dog bite injuries was picked up by Animal Control and will be held for at least 10 days.

The Virginia dog bite injury attorneys at ChasenBoscolo can help if you have been injured in a dog bite accident.

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Sep

Toddler suffered Maryland dog bite at day care

August 26, 2008

An 18-month-old boy suffered a serious head injury from a Maryland dog bite while he was at a day care on Monday, as reported by WBALTV.

The day care provider was unaware the toddler went out of the back door of her house and into the backyard, where he was attacked by her pit bull and suffered Maryland dog bite injuries.

The toddler was treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital for his injuries from the Maryland dog bite.

The pit bull that inflicted the Maryland dog bite was taken into custody by Harford County Animal Control.

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Oct

Harsh Restrictions of Pit Bulls Due to Potential Maryland Dog Bite Injuries Denied

October 16, 2007

Last night, the Baltimore County Council was asked to consider enforcing some of the strictest guidelines for pit bulls and their owners. The restrictions—which required pit bull owners to keep their dogs in concrete-based kennels and post warning signs on their lawns—were ultimately denied by the council.

While the measures were considered to address ways to prevent Maryland dog bite attacks, many animal rights activists said that these rules were unfair. They said the problem is dangerous animals, not a specific breed of dog. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does state, however, that pit bulls were responsible for more dog bite-related attacks than any other breed.

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Sep

Girl injured in Maryland dog bite attack, police response criticized

The family of a 7-year-old dog bite victim expressed outrage at the length of time it took paramedics to arrive at the scene when the girl was attacked by a pit bull, reports the Baltimore Sun.

The little girl, Kayla, was playing outside Friday afternoon when the pit bull locked its jaws around her left leg. The dog couldn’t be pried from the girl by family members and bystanders, and only let go when police arrived and began shooting the dog. Police seized two other pit bulls from the home of the dog owners.

The Maryland dog bite victim then had to wait at least twenty minutes for paramedics to arrive, despite the nine police cars already at the scene. Family members expressed worry that she could have bled to death from her dog bite injuries while the ambulance made its way to the scene.

The Fire Department’s average response time is around three and a half minutes, and officials said the delay was likely due to a dispatch problem.

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