Animal attacks are a common type of personal injury cases in San Luis Obispo. On the morning of March 22nd, Mary O'Hara a resident of Nipomo in San Luis Obispo was walking her dog, Cassius, a boxer when two pit bulls attacked her dog.
Two off-leashed pit bulls approached O'Hara and her dog. One attacked Cassius on the neck while the other attacked the boxer's back. A helpful neighbor grabbed a shovel and hit one of the attacking pit bulls, but it had to be hit repeatedly before the pit bull backed down.
The owner of the pit bulls said he does not think he did anything wrong as he did not intentionally let the dogs roam. He said the two dogs broke through a window the night before the attack after seeing another dog. The two pit bulls, who lived near the O'Haras was roaming in the streets all night, but the owner claims he had searched for them until 2:30 in the morning, but failed to locate his dogs.
After the incident, residents of Nipomo are wary of dog attacks and had been carrying pepper sprays while walking around the neighborhood. San Luis Obispo County Animal Services confirmed the attack and find the owner of the pit bulls responsible for letting his dogs run loose.
"As a community, I would really like to see everyone get together and stop the problem of roaming dogs," San Luis Obispo canine behavior specialist Ericka Duggan said. "Have more accountability for owners regardless of the breed. Have people be able to feel safe walking their dog in their own neighborhood."
Animal owners has responsibility have the responsibility over their pets when they cause injury to people and other animals. Especially if the animal is aggressive like the pit bull, they must be confined safely to avoid accidents.
If you are a victim of an animal attack, it is best to consult a personal injury lawyer in San Luis Obispo. Attorneys in San Luis Obispo can help you build a case in order receive compensation for the injuries you have suffered because of the negligence of a third party. Especially in cases where the negligent party is uncooperative, a San Luis Obispo attorney can help you argue your case and bring it to the court. A personal injury case can be very complicated, make sure consult lawyers in San Luis Obispo that are experts in cases like these before you make any decision.
Reference: http://www.ksby.com/news/dog-attack-leaves-nipomo-neighborhood-on-edge/
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