Approximately 4.5 million cases of dog bites are reported in the United States each year, with the majority occurring in California. While it is common to find that these do not result in serious physical injuries, the emotional trauma resulting from the attack tends to be long lasting. When dealing with...
Category: Dog Bite Injury

Own a Dog? Learn About California Dog Bite Liability
California does not have a “one bite” rule that protects owners from liability if their dog had bitten someone before or the owner knew the dog was vicious. In California, the owner of a dog will be strictly liable when their animal bites or attacks someone.
If you got...

Does California’s Dog Bite Law Protect Trespassers?
California holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused by a dog bite. However, this strict liability does not apply to trespassers. So, if you’ve been bitten by a dog while trespassing, you may be wondering if you can sue the owner.
The answer is… it depends.

Can I Get Punitive Damages for a Dog Bite in California?
Although it rarely happens, it is possible to get punitive damages for a dog bite in California. The facts must be extreme and unusual to qualify for an award of punitive damages in these cases. You must show with clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted maliciously in causing you to...

Understanding California’s Dog Bite Laws
Every state has different laws about liability for dog bites. The rules address when a dog owner has to pay the damages caused by the dog biting or attacking someone. Also, states can vary on their exceptions to dog owner liability.
A California dog bite attorney can advocate...

California Dog Bite Disclosure Law Review 2020
Dog bites and dog attacks can result in serious injuries and disabilities. It is important for individuals to understand their legal rights after a dog bite. Our Los Angeles dog bite accident attorney explains a significant change in California’s dog bite laws for 2020 and reviews...

Liability and Recovery for Dog Bite Injuries
One of the benefits of California’s warm climate is that it allows Californians to be physically active outdoors year-round. While this is one of many upsides to California life, one of the downsides of outdoor fitness is dog bite injuries. Recently, the greater Los Angeles area was named
Former K9 Cop Mauled and Killed Neighbors
Police officers protect and serve, and canine (“K-9”) officers are no exception. Trained to be vicious in taking down and apprehending suspects, biting is part of a canine officer's job description.
Unfortunately, you apparently can't teach old...
Dog Bites Sending People To California Hospitals In Growing Numbers
California Mom and Toddler Mauled by Neighborhood Dogs
“Man’s best friend”, they say. Many families across America enjoy the fun and companionship of dogs and consider them to be more than just pets—they are part of the family. In so many ways, life can be so much...
Spike in Bite Injuries in California
Beware of dog.
While people visit emergency rooms for a wide array of illnesses or for injuries from any number of different accidents, one type of personal injury has...