Joshua Tree, CA – 70-Year-Old Lana Bergman Dies in Dog Bite Accident on Sunflower Drive

Joshua Tree, CA (January 18, 2019) On the night of January 17th, a 70-year-old woman named Lana Bergman lost her life in a fatal dog bite accident. According to the reports, the accident happened around 10:00 p.m. in the 5900 block of Sunflower Drive.

Bergman was in her home watching her friend’s four pit bulls when they attacked her. Bergman had helped care for the dogs since her friend lived in her home.

When emergency crews arrived at the scene to help, they found Bergman dead in her home. The San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control officers took the dogs into custody and may euthanize them due to their harmful behavior.

We send our warmest regards to Bergman’s family as they grieve the loss of their loved one.

Dog Bite Accidents in California

According to recent studies, around 4.6 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year in the United States for many reasons. If a dog gets aggressive for no apparent reason, there’s a possibility the dog could be suffering from some type of disease or illness. Other times dogs bite when they’re startled, stressed, or feel threatened. No matter the reason, all dog owners are responsible for damages whenever their dog bites another person, even if the person is on the owner’s property.

Once the police get to the bottom of what caused this accident, Bergman’s family could file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a California wrongful death attorney.

At Brady Law Group, we have attorneys at our firm who specialize in dog bite cases. We provide legal guidance, support, and a genuine passion to pursue all negligent parties for compensation of all damages and losses. If you or someone you know was injured or killed by a dog, call 866-478-6483 to speak with one of our attorneys today.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.