Each year across the United States, almost 5 million people are attacked by dogs and 334,000 dog bite victims require emergency medical treatment.  Daily, about 1,000 dog bite victims are treated in hospital emergency rooms.  About 15-20 of these dog bite attacks result in death.

In California, a person who keeps or has control of an animal (including a dog) may be held liable under the dangerous animal rule and for negligence for all sustained injuries and damages.  This may apply even if the dog is partly under the care of others.

Strict liability law provides that the owner of a dog is liable for the damages suffered by anyone who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the dog owner's property, regardless of the prior viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of that viciousness.  Contrary to what many people believe, there is no "one bite" rule in California.

It is important to note that more than half of all dog bite victims are children who are usually attacked in the face.  For every fatal dog bite in the United States, there are about 230,000 bites that are not treated by a physician.

About 40% of American’s own at least one dog resulting in more than 55 million dogs in the United States.  A majority of dog bite attacks happen at home or at a neighbors house in the presence of family and friends.

Rottweillers and Pit Bulls lead the pack in numbers when it comes to maiming and deaths.  8 out of 10 dog bites involve a male dog.  Dog bite losses exceeded $1 billion dollars per year.

If you or a family member have experienced a catastrophic injury or wrongful death because of the wrongful conduct of another person or company, you may be entitled to compensation.  Please contact us to get your questions answered today!