Articles Posted in Dog Bites

Were you injured, or was your child recently injured, because of another party’s negligence or intentionally harmful act in Escondido? California law may allow you to file a personal injury claim in order to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages if relevant, pain and suffering, and more. What should you do in order to…

Dog bite injuries can be debilitating and life-threatening, even when an animal only bites a person’s arm or leg. However, when an attack occurs in the area of the face or head, the physical and emotional trauma is often far more severe. For adults, disfigurement and brain trauma are major risks. When younger children are…

In the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers observed significant changes in animal behavior that directly impacted dog bite trends in America and across the globe. Many people who had never considered owning a pet adopted a dog for companionship during stay-at-home orders. Even those who had considered pet ownership a distant goal accelerated…

Nobody in Oceanside or elsewhere in North County wants to think about the possibility of a fatal attack when interacting with a dog. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that nearly 60 million households across the country have dogs, and California residents have a higher percentage of dog ownership than people in many other states.…

Dog bite injuries are common in California, whether you are in Valley Center or elsewhere in Southern California. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times emphasized the particularly high rate of dog bites in the state of California and how injuries in attacks appear to be increasing. Indeed, the article reports that “dog bites…

What are the risks of sustaining a dog bite injury in Escondido or elsewhere in San Diego County? California has always been a state with a particularly high number of dog bite cases, and it is routinely cited as a place with the most dog bites, resulting in insurance claims and payouts. According to a…

While the weather is relatively warm in Valley Center and in Southern California throughout the year, the summer months can be particularly hot. According to a recent study in Scientific Reports, dog bites and animal attacks may be more likely to occur when the weather is particularly warm. The study’s findings suggest that not only…

If you or your child recently sustained injuries because of a dog bite in Rancho Bernardo, what steps do you need to take in order to heal and to seek financial compensation for your losses? Dog bites can be devastating, and their severity can range widely. Children often suffer more serious and deadly injuries in…

Dog bite injuries can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, particularly when the dog belongs to a family member or a friend. In many cases, dog bite injuries can be quite serious, and many can even prove fatal. Regardless of whether you know the dog owner, it is important to learn more about seeking compensation to cover…

You may know that California has one of the highest rates of dog bites and animal attacks in the country, with thousands of dollars in insurance payouts every year for dog bite injuries. Given that California is a strict liability state when it comes to dog bites, it is extremely important for anyone who is…