Dog Bite Injuries

Did you know it is illegal in California to chain or tether your dog to a stationary object for more than three hours at a time? While many assume this law is primarily in place to protect the health and wellbeing of dogs, the law also protects us against dog bites and dog attacks. A […]

You are walking down the street or in a park when a dog approaches you from the opposite direction. How can you tell whether you can continue forward safely, or whether you may be confronted with a dangerous, aggressive, or sick animal? Luckily, dogs give off a number of signals which can help you determine […]

We often assume that when a California dog bite incident occurs, the owner of the dog is responsible for damages, regardless of the circumstances. However, this is not the case. While the dog’s owner often is found responsible for dog attacks, there are a number of parties involved in dog bite cases which could be […]

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection which often results in permanent injury or death. Because the bacteria’s spores are found in soil, it is possible for tetanus to be transmitted through dog bites and dog claw scratches which break the skin. Although tetanus is an extremely dangerous infection, it is important to understand it is […]

This week, we added an article to our library about the danger of infection after a dog bite. Bacteria in a dog’s saliva can colonize in your wound and spread throughout your body. What can you do to prevent this frightening dog bite complication and recover from your dog attack as quickly and fully as […]

You may be curious what you should do in the event of a dog attack—should you fight back, or play dead? However, perhaps a more important subject is how to prevent a dog attack in the first place. Oftentimes, dog bites can be avoided if you know what to do when you see a dangerous […]

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), half of the children in the United States will be the victim of a dog bite before their twelfth birthday. Many times, kids are injured by dogs they know—those of relatives, neighbors, or friends. Some of the bites are minor and do […]

This week, we have been discussing California’s strict liability dog bite statute. Simply put, the law states that the owner of a dog which bites another person is liable for injuries and damages, even if the dog in question doesn’t have a history of aggression or viciousness. Of course, no law is that simple. There […]

Many people know you should check your tetanus immunization if you step on a rusty nail or become injured outdoors. However, fewer people know that the potentially deadly bacterial infection also can be transmitted through an animal bite or during a dog attack. If you have been injured by a dog—either through or a bite […]

Dogs have become a staple in many American homes. They make for amazing pets. Nearly forty percent of Americans would agree, as that is the percentage of homes which own at least one dog. For many households, dogs become more like family members than pets. The majority of these dogs are kind, loving, and well-behaved. […]