Dog bites can be dangerous, sending thousands of people in California to the emergency room every year. These bites often cause serious injuries and may be fatal. Injuries such as amputations, nerve damage, and brain trauma can last a lifetime. However, the window to file [...]

It doesn’t seem fair. You’re taking a walk in a public park, enjoying a party at a friend’s house, or relaxing in your own yard, and a dog suddenly attacks and bites you without any reason. Although the majority of dog bites are minor and [...]

Although California is among the states wielding a strict liability law with clearly specified guidelines for dog bites, be aware of  several exemptions a dog owner may have if  embroiled in a dog-bite controversy. Understanding the state's legal code and the way it works with [...]

Some occupations have always carried an inherent risk of getting nipped — or ripped — by a dog's teeth during the workday. Landscape workers, gutter installers and delivery persons are occasionally attacked by a homeowner's dog or stray pooch. Likewise, workers who repair appliances, install [...]

This article has been updated as of January 18, 2024 to more recent data. Dog bite injuries run the gamut from inconsequential to permanently damaging to fatal. They can cause anxiety, pain, infection, bruising, scars and post-traumatic stress disorder. Nobody wants to become a dog-bite [...]