Dog Bites & Dog Attacks
Amount of Damages – Dog Bite Lawsuits
California Premises Liability - Dog Bite Attorney John Rapillo, trial lawyer for victims, discusses the value of dog bite damages in settlements and lawsuits in California. Read the rest of this entry »
Dog Bite Resources
Links to resources and additional information about dog bites, dog bite statistics, and on preventing dog attacks. Read the rest of this entry »
U.S. Dog Bite Statistics – 1979-1998
Chart showing dog bite statistics for the period of 1979 through 1998. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips for Preventing Dog Bites and Attacks
An estimated 4.5 million persons in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. Of these, roughly 800,000 persons sought medical care for the bite. Almost half of those seeking medical care were children under the age of 12. Children are often bitten on the face, and any bite can cause severe injury or infection. Children's small size may cause a dog to act in a dominant way toward a child... Read the rest of this entry »
About California Dog Bite Law
A dog attack victim does not to be been bitten in order for a dog's owner to be liable for injuries resulting from a non-bite attack. For example, serious injuries can result from being knocked down or while attempting to get away form a vicious dog including injuries to the face, jaw, or teeth, broken bones, torn ligaments, or even severe head injuries... Read the rest of this entry »


