Personal Injury Blog

NCRC Investigates 33 Dog Bite-Related Fatalities in 2010

January 6th, 2012
Dog Bite-Related Fatalities

Owners fail to provide the kind of basic humane care that these dogs need

The National Canine Research Council is investigating approximately 31 dog bite-related fatalities in 2010.  According to the group, there were a total of 33 dog bite-related fatalities that year.

According to the report, in 2010, most of the fatalities were caused by resident dogs.  Resident dogs are those animals whose owners keep them isolated from positive interactions with human beings.  These dogs are very often restrained in chains in the junkyard.  The dogs have little room for exercise, and owners fail to provide the kind of basic humane care that these dogs need.  The dogs often suffer malnutrition, or suffer chronic diseases.  They are not given a chance to exercise, and do not have the opportunity for the kind of socialization required in order to avoid biting human beings.  Not surprisingly to San Diego dog bite lawyers, approximately 21 out of the 33 fatalities in 2010 were caused by resident dogs.

According to the National Canine Research Council, resident dogs cannot be expected to show the same kind of social levels and positive behaviors that family dogs who are given good basic care and given a chance to socialize with other dogs and human beings, do.  Only 4 fatalities in 2010 resulted in the owners spaying or neutering their dogs.  In 6 cases, the owner of the dog was charged with a crime.

The National Kidney Research Council report does not have a lot of information about the breed of the dogs involved in the fatalities.  In 11 of the fatalities, the researchers were able to identify the breed of dog, and identified 8 kinds of breeds that were responsible for the 11 fatalities.  However, in the remaining 22 cases, where people died as a result of a dog bite, the researchers were not able to identify the breed.

One of those 33 fatalities occurred in San Bernardino, California in 2010.  The victim was a 3-year-old child who was attacked by 2 dogs in a large fenced-in yard.  The child was able to access the yard where the dogs had been kept.  Another dog bite incident in San Bernardino resulted in the death of a 2-year-old child, who was attacked by a dog while he was playing in his own yard.  Another incident in Concord resulted in the death of a 2-year-old child in July 2010.  In that incident, the child wandered unsupervised downstairs where he was attacked by the resident dog.

Posted by at 11:41 am: No comments

Leave a reply



Share This Page With A Friend
Find The Reeves Law Group On

Latest Review

The Reeves Law Group
Excellent, highly recommended

"I was very pleased with my overall experience with The Reeves Law Group. The staff was friendly and helpful, and my attorney was skillful and aggressive in getting an excellent settlement recovery for me, including reimbursement for my lost income."

 - Camilla C. Castagna 5.0

FreeConsultation

24 Hours
EASY & CONFIDENTIAL CLICK HERE ›
SPEAK TO A LAWYER NOW
1-800-644-8000

Client Testimonials

  • "I would recommend The Reeves Law Group to my family and friends for attorney representation of any bodily injury claims they might have..."

    — C.O., Los Angeles

  • "I cannot thank this firm enough. The attorneys and support staff were caring, attentive and diligent at every step of the way and produced an outstanding result in the case."

    — M.N., Orange County

  • "I am very happy with $981,932.68 The Reeves Law Group obtained for me for injuries I suffered in an automobile accident. The legal representation provided by the Reeves staff was excellent..."

    — G.D., Ventura County

  • "I appreciate the level of excellence and compassion put forth in my case. This law firm made what was stressful in the beginning a non-stressful case in the end. Thank you!"

    — J.H., Riverside

  • "I was very happy with attorney Pakiz of your office, who worked very diligently and was very courteous with me. I would not hesitate to call on or recommend your office in the future."

    — T.M., Orange County

  • "I would refer The Reeves Law Group to friends and family."

    — J.K., San Diego County

  • "I found the attorneys to be compassionate for my needs and tenacious against the insurance company representatives, while working to achieve an outstanding settlement result."

    — F.H., Los Angeles County

  • "Dear Mr. Reeves: Your representation and guidance during the pendency of my injury case are very much appreciated..."

    — A.C., Santa Ana

  • "I received great service and am very happy with the way your firm handled my case."

    — J.F., Orange County

  • "Great job on the whole process. It was a fast process, and there was always someone for me to talk to."

    — D. H., Rialto

  • "We came to you from another law firm that didn't help. Your offices made us feel like we were your only clients. Thank you so much for the terrific service!"

    — R.L. and E.L., Orange County

  • "Great job - great damages recovery! Thank you Mr. Reeves and staff for quality legal representation and results in my personal injury case."

    — M.I., Riverside County

Helpful Links

Our Blog Over 3,000 Articles Daily articles on Personal injury news & analysis
Click Here ►
Our Guarantee If there is no recovery you don't pay a fee
Learn More ►
Video Library A helpful resource for your injury case
Click Here ►