Poconos Pit Bull Attack Injures Teenager

On April 11, 2012, Attorney Newell spoke with the father of a teenage girl who was recently attacked by a pit bull in Monroe County PA. The young woman was walking her dachshund mix in the street when they were attacked by an unrestrained pit bull. The pit bull owner was renting a nearby property and allegedly accidentally left a gate open.

The Monroe County dog attack victim received medical care at Pocono Medical Center for a large laceration to her arm. The severity of her injuries caused her to be admitted to the hospital. Stroud Township police officers have turned their investigative materials over to Monroe County Dog Warden, George Nixon. Multiple citations for violating the PA Dog Law are expected, including harboring a dangerous dog.

If you or a loved one have been attacked by a vicious dog in Pennsylvania, call 800-980-4842 to discuss your case with Attorney Thomas J. Newell. Put his 30 years of experience to work for you. Attorney Newell provides free home consultations throughout PA. Please review his website: PADogAttackLawyer.com.

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Lancaster County PA Pit Bull Attack

On April 10, 2012, Attorney Newell interviewed a Lancaster County man whose young son was recently attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull. This pit bull had been running loose on the victim’s property multiple times in the past. The irresponsible pit bull owner failed to take corrective measures.

The Lancaster County dog bite victim was playing in his backyard when the pit bull grabbed his left arm and began to bite him. The young boy was able to break free and his parents quickly took their son to Ephrata Community Hospital for ER care. Lancaster County Dog Warden, Travis Hess, is investigating this pit bull attack.

If you or a family member have been bitten by a dog in PA, please telephone Attorney Newell at 800-980-4842 to schedule a free home visit anywhere in Pennsylvania. In the last 3 years, Thomas J. Newell, Esquire has represented dog bite victims in 15 different counties in PA. Visit his website of PADogAttackLawyer.com.

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Easton PA Woman Attacked by Dog

On April 10, 2012, Attorney Thomas J. Newell spoke with the husband of an Easton PA dog bite victim. The woman and her infant daughter were walking down the street when a neighbor’s Golden Retriever came out of its owner’s garage and began to attack them.

The Lehigh Valley dog attack victim instinctively put up her arm to fend off the aggressive dog. She was treated at a Lehigh Valley area hospital and released. Forks Township Police are considering filing charges against the dog owner for violating the PA Dog Law, including failure to confine.

If you or a loved one have been attacked by a dog in Pennsylvania, please call 800-980-4842 to speak with Attorney Thomas J. Newell. Set up a free home consultation with a PA Dog Bite lawyer who currently represents dog bite victims in 9 different counties in PA. Information on the PA Dog Law can be found at PADogAttackLawyer.com.

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Westmoreland County Bull Mastiff Attacks Again

On March 29, 2012, a Mount Pleasant PA family became victimized again by a neighbor’s bull mastiff. According to wtae.com, the vicious dog broke free from its chain and attacked a 19 year old girl. The young woman was able to free herself from the bull mastiff and jumped on her car to escape the attack.

Last summer, the Westmoreland County dog bite victim’s brother was bitten by the same bull mastiff and needed 15 stitches to close all the bite wounds. Pennsylvania State Police and a local dog enforcement officer will be investigating this most recent attack. PA Dog Law violations are expected to be cited to the bull mastiff’s owner.

If you or a loved one have been attacked by a dog in Pennsylvania, you deserve to be represented by a lawyer who fights for dog bite victims throughout PA. Call 800-980-4842 to set up your free home consultation with Thomas J. Newell, Esquire. See his website of PADogAttackLawyer.com.

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Delaware County Pit Bull Attack Kills Spaniel

A March 26, 2012 pit bull attack in Upper Darby PA resulted in the death of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. As described in The Delco Times, 2 blue pit bulls were roaming loose in the Highland Park Section of Upper Darby when they attacked the spaniel in its own backyard. The small dog was taken to the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital in Pennsylvania where it died from its wounds.

Upper Darby police say that the pit bull owners were not home when their dogs got loose. The pit bulls are under a 10 day quarantine. The owner will be charged with several PA Dog Law violations for failure to confine and harboring dangerous dogs as the 2 pit bulls charged at an officer who responded to the pit bull attack.

If you or a loved one have been attacked by a pit bull in PA, call 800-980-4842 to speak with Attorney Newell. Set up a free home consultation with a lawyer with 30 years of experience. Visit his website of PADogAttackLawyer.com.

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Allentown PA Dog Bite Victim Hires Attorney Newell

On March 22, 2012, an Allentown PA dog attack victim hired Attorney Thomas J. Newell to represent her. The woman had been walking a friend’s Wheaten Terrier on March 20 when a neighbor’s bulldog got loose and attacked them.

The vicious bulldog first bit the terrier in the rear. As it continued the attack, the woman reached in to pull the small dog away. It was then that she was bitten numerous times on both hands. The Lehigh Valley dog bite victim received medical care at an Allentown area hospital, which included the administration of a tetanus shot.

If you or a loved one have been bitten by a dog in Pennsylvania, please telephone 800-980-4842 to set up a free home consultation with Thomas J. Newell, Esquire. Attorney Newell has been representing PA personal injury victims since 1981. Visit PADogAttackLawyer.com to get more details regarding his 30 years of legal experience.

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Allegheny County Pit Bull Owner Faces PA Dog Law Charges

A March 17, 2012 report on wpxi.com detailed the facts surrounding a March 16 pit bull attack in Allegheny County which will result in charges being filed against a Crafton Heights PA pit bull owner. Numerous children were playing at a public park when a pit bull attacked a young boy.

A security guard and police officer arrived to save the boy only to become victims themselves as the pit bull bit each of them. The officer fired several shots before the pit bull died. The Allegheny County PA dog bite victim was taken to Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh to receive medical care. Numerous citations for violating the PA Dog Law are expected to be filed versus the irresponsible pit bull owner.

If you or a loved one have been attacked by an unrestrained and vicious dog, please call Attorney Thomas J. Newell at 800-980-4842. Set up a free home consultation with a PA dog bite lawyer who represents dog bite victims throughout Pennsylvania. Please read thru his website of PADogAttackLawyer.com to learn more about the PA Dog Law.

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Greene County Pit Bull Owner Cited for Harboring a Dangerous Dog

A March 16, 2012 article on observer-reporter.com detailed the PA Dog Law violation charged to a Greene County pit bull owner. The Crucible PA dog owner was charged with harboring a dangerous dog by the Greene County Dog Warden. On March 3, 2012, a Crucible family came home to find their 5 year old Pomeranian being killed by their neighbor’s pit bull.

The Greene County pit bull had allegedly bitten its owner several months earlier after it had been running loose in the area and attacked another dog. Others claim that the pit bull is always roaming free and unrestrained in the Greene County neighborhood. The upcoming hearing will be held before Greene County District Judge Lee Watson.

If you or a family member have been attacked by a pit bull or other vicious dog, please call 800-980-4842 to set up a free home consultation with Attorney Thomas J. Newell. Please also visit his website of PADogAttackLawyer.com. Attorney Newell currently represents PA dog bite victims in Adams, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Westmoreland and York Counties.

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Lawrence County Pit Bull Owner Found Guilty

A March 15, 2012 article from The New Castle News reported that a New Castle PA dog owner was required to forfeit her 3 pit bulls, pay $8,136.00 in restitution and placed under probation for 1 year. She plead guilty to one count of dog attack causing serious injury or death after a Lawrence County PA dog attack.

The article described the pit bull owner as instructing her sons to take the dogs out. They were unrestrained and immediately attacked a 91 year old neighbor. The New Castle pit bull attack victim was severely injured and received extensive medical care at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. The 3 pit bulls have been maintained by the Lawrence County Humane Society since the attack.

If you or a family member have been injured in a PA dog attack, please call Attorney Thomas J. Newell for a free home consultation. You can reach him 7 days a week at 800-980-4842. Attorney Newell represents dog bite victims throughout Pennsylvania. Visit his website: PADogAttackLawyer.com.

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Scranton PA Pit Bull Attack on Elderly Woman

On March 9, 2012, a 79 year old woman was a pedestrian on the 400 block of Colfax Avenue in Scranton when she was viciously attacked by a pit bull. An article on republicanherald.com described the pit bull as biting her arm and knocking her to the ground. Police Officers who responded to the scene of the PA dog attack were charged at by the pit bull. Two officers shot the pit bull but despite being hit twice, it escaped into its owner’s home.

The Lackawanna County dog bite victim was taken to Geisinger Community Medical Center. She sustained a fractured left shin and severe puncture wounds to her forearm. PA Dog Law charges are expected to be filed against the Scranton pit bull owner – presumably harboring a dangerous dog and failure to confine.

If you or a loved one have been attacked by a dog in PA, please call 800-980-4842 to set up a free home consultation with Thomas J. Newell, Esquire. Since 1981, Attorney Newell has been representing physically injured victims in PA. See his website: PADogAttackLawyer.com for information regarding the PA Dog Law.

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