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A ten-year-old girl was injured in a dog attack in Vicksburg, Mississippi on Wednesday, February 11. The girl was reportedly knocked down and bitten by a 9-month-old pit bull. The dog's owner was not present at the time. Reports say the dog followed a neighbor out of the house when he stopped to pick up mail. According to the owner, the dog is not typically vicious or aggressive, and often plays with the neighborhood children. The injured girl received bites on the leg, mouth and hand. After treatment and three stitches, she is recovering at home. The dog will be held by Animal Control for two weeks, where experts will evaluate her temperament.

The control of dogs is often an issue in premises liability cases. While dog attacks are usually associated with dogs that have been trained to attack or to defend territory, a normally docile household pet can cause injury if its surroundings aren't properly controlled, or if it isn't properly trained to interact with strangers or children. Failure or refusal to restrain an animal which then injures someone opens the owner to a personal injury lawsuit.

The attorneys at the New Orleans, Louisiana office of The Cochran Firm specialize in personal injury and premises liability cases, both of which could apply to a dog attack case. If you or a family member has suffered injury due to a negligent pet owner, or if you need help with any other kind of personal injury case, please contact The Cochran Firm’s New Orleans office for a confidential consultation. We can evaluate your case and get you started on the road toward fair compensation.

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