Home Dog Bites
Unfortunately, dog attacks happen frequently in communities across California and the rest of the country. Nearly 90 million dogs live in homes in the U.S., and there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites reported each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. California has more dog bites than any…
Police officers were forced to shoot and kill two aggressive dogs running loose in Elk Grove after they reportedly attacked and injured a jogger. According to a CBS13 news report, the incident occurred along the 9400 block of Misty River Way. Police say an animal service officer responded to the…
What is California’s Dog Bite Statute? Dog bites in California are covered under section 3342 of the Civil Code. The law states that victims of dog bites may be able to hold the owner of the dog liable for damages. To hold a dog owner liable: the damages must be…
Pit bulls are a popular dog breed for pets in the US. However, many insurance companies see them as a potential liability. According to Moyses and Shirley Baldizan of Sacramento, their big and loveable pit bull Rocky would never hurt anyone, but the insurance company does not care. The retired…
A pit bull attack left an elderly woman and her son in critical condition in Modesto, according to recent reports. It is unclear at this point who owns the dogs, but deputies shot the offending animals and are investigating to find more information on the owners. A Horrifying Attack Emergency…
The police were forced to shoot a pack of pit bulls that allegedly mauled two people in Kern County. The attacks occurred on a fenced property where the pit bulls were housed in Oildale. A man searching for his son entered the property, apparently with another woman, and was confronted…
At least half of the top ten states in the count have anti-breed-specific legislation measures. This means that local lawmakers are not allowed to outlaw certain breeds or to penalize owners with fines and other means to control the breed population. What Are The Victim’s Rights In A Dog Bite…
