Philadelphia woman killed in possible dog attack
Police are investigating whether the death of a woman Tuesday evening in North Philadelphia was caused by attacking dogs or by a person.
A man called police around 6:40 p.m. saying he had come home and found several dogs, that were described by the police as pitt bulls, attacking his wife in the 400 block of West Carey Street, police said.
Police responded and secured the dogs in one room. The woman, who was in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man, also in his 40s, was being questioned.
At this time police have not confirmed the cause of death.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer Digital, Posted on Tue, Aug. 30, 2011 -Robert Moran
Multiple deaths are reported each year as a result of the
most vicious dog attacks. Often a dog
bite case will result in permanent scarring, nerve damage and a significant
risk of infection. Additionally, the
psychological trauma associated with dog attacks can be just as serious as the
physical injuries.
In Pennsylvania, victims of dog attacks are legally entitled
to hold a dog's owner responsible for their injuries. Pennsylvania dog owners have a legal duty to
restrain or control their dogs to make sure that the public is safe from
harm. If a dog is not on a leash, was
not properly secured on the owner's premises, or if the dog owner knew that the
dog was aggressive yet didn't take the proper safety measures to prevent
someone from being bitten the dog owner can be held financially liable by a in
court.
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