Salt Lake City Utah Dog Bite Attorney | Pit Bull Attacks
KSL News has reported a second pit bull attack in the past two days. According to police, two unleashed pit bulls came near a man near a gas station at 3900 South and Main Street. As they continued to approach, the man got scared and began kicking at one of the dogs. The dog attacked the man, biting him on the face and arm. This is the fourth pit bull attack this summer. Many Utah cities are looking to regulate the pit bull breed, citing their predisposition to violence and aggression. Ogden has recently proposed such a regulation, and Orem is also contemplating action against the breed. South Jordan has completely banned the breed. The director of the Humane Society of Utah considers these regulations “breedism,” equivalent to racism. Those in favor of the regulations say that pit bulls empirically attack and bite far too much for the small size of the breed.
Did you know that 4.7 million dog bites occur across the nation each year? Roughly 800,000 of these victims suffer injuries that require medical attention. Children are often the victims of dog bites, accounting for 60% of all dog bite accidents. Young children under the age of four are especially susceptible to serious injuries to the head and/or neck. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Utah dog bite, call the best Utah dog bite lawyer, Kenneth Christensen, for a free consultation of your legal rights.
Mr. Christensen, founder of the Christensen Law Firm, has recently written a book entitled “The Utah Dog Bite and Attack Handbook.” In this book, Mr. Christensen analyzes research about violent dog breeds; defines the legal and settlement process of dog bite claims; discusses the legal intricacies of medical bills and economic damages; and describes the eight most common mistakes dog bite victims make that can hurt their case. Mr. Christensen also helps his readers understand the pros and cons of hiring an attorney for legal representation. The Utah Dog Bite Book is being offered for free to consumers in Utah as a public service. To request your free copy, call the Christensen Law Firm at 801.506.0800.
