Dog Bite Injuries

If you are like most Americans, you love dogs. They can be the perfect pets. Unfortunately, there are those dogs that aren’t the cuddle buddies we wish they were. Perhaps you have had the experience of bending down to pet a stranger’s dog only to be snapped at. Or maybe worse, the dog bit you. If […]

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that every year, 800,000 Americans—half of them children—seek medical attention for a dog bite. Of those injured, 386,000 require treatment in an emergency room and about 16 die from their injuries. Dog bite rates are highest for children between 5 and 9 years old. Dog bites are very […]

It is common to think of dogs as friendly, cuddly, and loveable. While in most cases this is true, it’s important to remember that a dog can just as easily be vicious and dangerous. Unfortunately, many people have found this out the hard way after becoming the victim of an OC dog bite. You can rely […]

A tragic story from the San Francisco Chronicle reports on the death of a six-year-old Union City boy after he was bitten by a family dog. According to reports from family and neighbors, Kava, the 2-year-old pit bull involved in the attack, was generally known to be friendly and obedient, and the dog had not […]

Although it may sound like a gag from a comic strip to some, postal carriers across the US are bitten by dogs every year and sustain sometimes serious or life-threatening injuries. Because of this real association between dog bites and postal carriers, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recently honored National Dog Bite Prevention Week […]

There is nothing more terrifying than watching as your child is attacked or bitten by a dog in Orange County—and with good reason. Children are the most common victims of fatal dog bites in the United States, and dog bite wounds that might be mild in an adult can cause serious or long-lasting injuries in […]

One of the major concerns after a dog bite injury is whether or not the wound will leave an ugly, disfiguring scar. Unfortunately, dogs often bite highly visible parts of the body, including the face, neck, ears, hands, arms, etc. Because of their height, children are often left with significant facial scarring after a dog […]

Permanent scarring and disfigurement is common after serious dog bite injuries in Orange County, and even seemingly minor dog bites can leave a nasty scar. Especially if you suffered bites to the face, immediate and appropriate care can make the difference in how severe the long-term scars will be. Here are some tips for the […]

Once the initial panic and treatment surrounding a dog bite injury has passed, many Orange County dog bite victims become concerned about the possibility of long-term scarring. Even relatively minor dog bite injuries can be disfiguring, particularly if you have been bitten on the face, neck, head, or other highly visible or sensitive area. As […]

If you’ve been bitten by a dog in Anaheim and have already made an appointment to speak with an attorney about your injuries, you may be wondering what kinds of documents he or she will need to give your case a solid evaluation. To get prepared for your initial consultation, remember to gather and bring […]