Dogs are generally friendly and well behaved. Most dog owners train their dogs to be obedient, but sometimes even the most even-tempered dog can unexpectedly attack and bite an innocent person. When this happens, the victim often has to deal with the emotional, physical and financial damages resulting from the dog bite. In California, the victim of a dog bite is entitled to financial compensation for damages related to the dog bite accident. Collecting Damages for Dog Bites in … [Read more...]
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Are Dog Bite Injuries Common in Southern California?
If you've ever been attacked or bitten by a dog, you are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 4.5 million people are victims of a dog bite each year. Nearly one of every five people bitten, 885,000 Americans, need medical treatment, and 27,000 of them require reconstructive surgery. California has the unfortunate distinction of being tied with North Carolina for the most dog bite related fatalities, mostly in San Diego County. How Serious … [Read more...]
What Cities in California Have the Most Dog Bite Attacks
What Cities in California Have The Most Dog Bite Attacks by Michael Waks According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in America each year. Learn more about dog bites in California in this presentation. … [Read more...]
What Type of Dogs Are The Most Aggressive?
What Type of Dogs Are The Most Aggressive? by Michael Waks. The term “aggression” can mean many things when referring to a dog’s behavior. Learn how you can tell if your dog will be aggressive in this presentation. … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Dog Bite
If you were the victim of a dog bite accident, immediate medical care should be your top priority. Depending upon the severity of the wound you should go to an Emergency Room as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Emergency Room doctors have a lot of experience dealing with dog bites. If you haven’t had a tetanus shot recently, the doctor will most certainly recommend one. Tetanus is an insidious illness that can be transmitted by a dog to a human. When your injury is … [Read more...]