Pit Bulls and Young Children
October 2025
A 2016 article in the Journal of Clinical Pediatrics confirms what child advocates have long stated that pit bulls and toddlers are not a safe combination. The article states that a bite from a pit bull is 3 times more likely to require an operative intervention as compared to another breed. Pit bulls were also 2.5 times more likely to bite in multiple areas of the body as compared to other breeds. Pit bull bites also resulted in a lower coma score on the Glasgow Coma scale, a greater risk of death, higher medical charges, and a greater rate of severe injuries than any other breed of dog. PIt bulls are powerful, muscular dogs that have a high prey drive.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a dog, you should take time to make the informed choice. Herrick & Hart has been on the side of the injured since 1951, We have helped the injured for over 70 years. We offer a free consultation on personal injury cases and make time to see you to discuss your case.