Tag: Dog Bites
Man mauled by pit bulls at home known for dog attacks
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Thursday, June 30, 2011. A Putnam County home is becoming known for its dog attacks. Earlier this month, two pit bulls brutally mauled the 74-year-old man who lives next door. It turns out it was the third such instance at…
Florida county seeks to clarify dog bite law
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Monday, July 18, 2011. Marion County's dangerous-dog law has been somewhat controversial. Some argued various provisions were unfair or lacked clarity. Recently, the Marion County Commission tweaked the law in response to feedback, and the result is drawing praise. The…
Recent attack raises question: Just how dangerous are pit bulls?
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Monday, August 15, 2011. A tragic dog attack in California recently has led people nationwide to question how safe it is to keep pit bulls as pets. Last week, a woman was attacked by her own pit bull. The 32-year-old…
Baby dies after being attacked by family dog
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Monday, September 12, 2011. It's extremely important to never leave a dog, even a beloved family pet, alone with a newborn. Even if the dog is generally well-behaved, such a situation could lead to a tragedy. It's best to take…
18-month-old girl bitten, injured by pit bull
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. A young girl suffered severe injuries from a dog bite from a pit bull in Titusville recently, causing her to suffer facial injuries. The dog was to be euthanized after being quarantined. The 18-month-old toddler was…
