Fatal Dog Attacks Involving Newborns

Two newborn infants were killed in dog attacks – one in Georgia and the other in Minnesota – within the span of one week, according to news reports. One instance involved a pit bull mix and another involved a Siberian Husky. In both cases the parents had left the child unattended. The infants, in either case, could not be saved.

These are tragic cases, which remind us yet again to take certain safety precautions especially when it comes to protecting our children from dog bites. According to studies performed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, children are most often the victims of dog bites. Sometimes, it occurs unprovoked. Other times, it happens because children do not know how to behave around dogs. But in these cases, it happened because the parents trusted their dogs around their infants. In the Minnesota case, a news report states that the Siberian Husky was a known aggressive dog.

Seattle personal injury lawyers know that these are tragedies that can be entirely prevented. There are several steps you can take as a dog owner and as a parent to make sure such incidents never happen. First of all, make sure your dog is trained well. Dogs need mental and physical stimulation every day. If you ignore your dog when the baby comes along, then it might lead to problems. Dog owners should socialize their animals and familiarize them with different types of people and situations from a very young age.

If you have a new baby, get your dog used to the sounds and smells of babies. Watch out for warning signs from your dog. If your dog is already known to be aggressive or has bitten and injured a human being, you would be well-advised to remove your dog from your home. While a dog can be man’s best friend, your child is far more important than a dog.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington dog attack, please contact the experienced Washington personal injury attorneys with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE brochure about dog bite cases, which has useful information to help you understand your legal rights and options as a victim. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

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