Many people do not realize that being bit by a dog constitutes personal injury. Many people also do not realize that often times, when they have been bit by a dog, they have a right to be compensated for their injuries and their suffering. If you have been bit by a...
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Puncture wounds are more dangerous than they appear
You're out for a run when a dog bites you. It happens quickly. The owner doesn't have the dog on a leash and it snaps onto your leg as you jog by. At first, you think that the injury isn't that bad. The adrenaline makes it harder for you to feel the pain. The bite...
What can you do to prevent an animal from attacking you?
In recent years, stories about animals attacking humans have become increasingly devastating. Those individuals that have been lucky enough to survive their attacks have been left with debilitating injuries including severed limbs, lingering nerve damage, pain and...
The importance of preventing infection after a dog bite
A dog bite is painful in the moment. It's frightening if you think the animal may continue to attack after the initial bite. Odds are that you had no idea that the attack was about to happen until it did. However, for many people, the real risk comes later -- if the...
What are some of the most dangerous pets people have?
When an animal bites you, it doesn't just hurt, but it can also be deadly. Many creatures carry diseases, bacteria and venom that can actually cause you to become severely ill and die. Both domestic and exotic pets can cause you harm. Cats Cats tend to nip their...
It’s summertime in California: Beware of dogs
Californians love spending time outdoors in the summer. Concerts in the park. Bike rides. Long after-dinner walks around the neighborhood. But when you encounter the neighborhood dogs on that walk, be careful. As we're out and about more during the summer, we see more...
More than 1,000 dog bites happen every day in the U.S.
You know that dog bites are a risk, but you don't think they're very common. You're not worried about being bitten. That's how a lot of people feel, but you may want to reconsider that position. The reality is that 1,000 people end up needing emergency treatment every...
Grover Beach man judged in dog attack charges
Many Californians enjoy the company of man's best friend, but dogs can become a person's worst nightmare on rare occasions. Dogs and other animals are instinctual by nature and can be aggressive when they are threatened or feel the reflex to chase someone. The Golden...
Dogs often show signs that they’re about to attack
Many Visalia residents head out for a run early in the morning as a way to get their day started. Others simply gather up the family and go for a walk later in the day so everyone can get fresh air and wind down for the evening. If you do one of these activities, then...
Joggers: Should you run from a dog?
If a dog charges you, snarling and threatening to bite, your instinct is probably to run. Your fight or flight response kicks in, and most people try to put as much distance as they can between themselves and the threat. The problem with doing this is that you're not...
