On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Oct 11, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Sep 6, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Aug 15, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Jul 5, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Jun 7, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | May 9, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Apr 20, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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....
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Mar 22, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Mar 1, 2019 | Animal Attacks
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...
On behalf of Nelson & Rozier, LLP | Jan 31, 2019 | Animal Attacks
You love dogs. Your kids love dogs. But you must remember that dogs don’t necessarily love you – even one familiar with you, such as your next-door neighbor’s pooch. To avoid being bitten, it is crucial that you learn a dog’s body language to...
