Aggressive Pit Bulls

Across the country, thousands of Americans own a Pitt Bull. Pit Bulls are not known for being "man's best friend", but rather their ability to be aggressors and fighters. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association Pit bulls account for the majority of dog-bite related fatalities each and every year.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control reported 5,000 dog-bite cases in Maricopa County in 2006. Pit bulls were the majority of dog bite cases reported. Most ended in vicious mauling attacks on strangers, neighbors, and family members.

Nationally, 25 different breeds of dogs were involved in 238 dog bite fatalities in the last few years. Not surprisingly, Pit bulls accounted got almost 60 of those dog bite fatalities. According to center for disease control, one in five dog bites call for medical attention and in 2006 alone 31,000 people had to pay for reconstructive surgery because of these near fatal bites from aggressive breed of dogs like the Pit Bull.

In the last three years, Mesa, Arizona has been in the media for a number of brutal and fatal attacks against children by aggressive dogs. One those ended the life of a 2 year-old boy who was playing in his back yard when his neighbors' dog viciously attacked and mauled his face and body. This year alone in Arizona aggressive dog breeds like the Pit bull fatally injured a two-week old March 4, 2009, as he slept high in his crib.

Dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dogs. If someone else's dog has injured you or someone you love, the owner is liable for your damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If a dog in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa or elsewhere in Maricopa County has bitten you, you should contact an experienced Arizona dog bite attorney to represent you.

Preventing Dog Bites

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control suggest to prevent dog bites people should:

• Be aware that spade and neutered dogs are less aggressive
• Do not tease a dog
• Do not wake up a sleeping dog
• Always use caution around leashed dogs
• Do not hug or kiss a dogs' face
• Do not pull on any part of the dog such as the tail or ears
• Be calm around any size dog
• Do not ever cover a mouth of dog

However, even if you follow all of these precautions, a negligent owner's dog can still bite you. If this happens, the owner should be held responsible and Arizona dog bite injury lawyer can help.

Warning signs of Aggressive Dogs

• Biting even if it does not break the skin
• Loud and aggressively barking
• Sneering or growling
• Snapping
• Lack of leash control by the owner
• Curling lips
• Preventing movement of an individual

Some Effects of Dog Bites

• Abrasions
• Puncture wounds
• Fractures
• Scars
• Rabies
• Emotional damage

But if you are unable to prevent a dog bite related injury and as a result, you or a loved one have been the victim of an attack, our Arizona dog bite injury lawyer can help get the compensation you deserve. For more information see www.azdogbitefirm.com.