Dogs are a leading cause of animal bites across the country. In California, dog bites fall under a strict liability law, which means that dog owners are liable for any bite by their dog on public property or their own provided that the bite victim had permission to be...
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How does California law handle liability in a dog bite case?
A dog bite accident can result in severe physical and emotional injuries. In California, a dog owner is almost always liable if their dog bites someone. Strict liability California follows the strict liability statute when determining fault in a dog bite case. Under...
What are the symptoms of PTSD from dog bites?
When it comes to post-traumatic stress disorder, military combat is the standard association. There is the notion that private citizens cannot be subject to the ravages of PTSD. The reality could not be further from the truth. Many other events lead to this level of...
How does a capnocytophaga infection manifest?
After suffering from a dog bite, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. Many people hold a false belief that if the wound does not "look bad", they do not need to treat it outside from what they can do at home. Unfortunately, this is a mistake that could...
When are children most vulnerable to dog attacks?
When dogs attack, children are often their preferred victims. Of the roughly 800,000 dog bites that occur in the U.S. annually, at least half involve children. In fact, most victims are boys between the ages of 5 and 9. Dogs do not have to have a history of aggressive...
Who pays for medical bills after a dog attack?
While some dog bites cause only minor injury, other bite injuries can result in serious physical damage, mental health repercussions and even inability to work. Sometimes, the dog's owner may have legal responsibility for the expenses associated with the dog bite....
Watch for signs of Capnocytophaga infection after a dog bite
Dog attacks are often scary events. Fortunately, most of the nearly 4.7 million dog bites every year are minor. If you develop an infection at or near the bite site, though, your seemingly minor dog bite may turn into a life-threatening medical emergency. It can be...
Dog owners are strictly liable for injuries and damages
California's statute of limitations for filing a legal action to recover from injuries or harm incurred through a dog attack is two years from the time of the occurrence. Whether a wound requires a few stitches or hospitalization, a dog's owner is responsible for...
How to protect your child from dog bites
Trusted Representation For Serious And Catastrophic Injuries Even if your family does not own pets, your child is going to need to be able to safely interact with animals. It is likely that they will visit the homes of friends who own pets, and they will also interact...
Five tips for avoiding dog bites
If you go out for a stroll in Southern California, the odds are good that you’ll meet a dog or two. Though you may be tempted to greet these canines that cross your path, you should remember that not every dog is as happy to see you. The unfortunately reality is that...