Many Americans consider their dog to be a trusted friend and companion. The American Veterinary Medical Association data shows that around 36.5 percent of U.S. households own one pet dog. However, even the most friendly animals can become aggressive under the wrong circumstances. People often suffer severe injuries, including significant scarring, disfigurement, and psychological trauma. In some cases, dog bites can even result in fatal injuries.

While most people don’t consider their dogs dangerous, numerous dog bite injuries occur in the U.S. every year. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 4.5 million Americans are injured by dog bites annually.

People affected by dog bites have varied stories. However, vulnerable individuals like children and the elderly are often injured by these attacks and, in many cases, do nothing to provoke the dog.

Watch the video below about a child who was attacked by an aggressive dog:

We have personally met dogs from breeds that are considered dangerous, and we can say that they were some of the friendliest and most well-trained pets we’ve met. However, we’ve also heard many upsetting stories as personal injury lawyers about dogs from more dangerous breeds acting aggressively and leaving people with life-long injuries. We’ve also seen sweet, calm dogs suddenly turning aggressive and attacking dangerous breeds. Knowing which breeds most often become aggressive, and bite can help people to avoid being injured in the first place.

Some of the dog breeds that most often cause bite injuries include:

• American Pit Bull Terrier
• German Shepherd
• Dobermann
• Chow Chow
• Deutscher Boxer
• Rottweiler
• Alaskan Malamute

If a dog attack has injured you, one of your children, or someone you love, you may be able to recover damages related to your injuries. Having a Solano County dog bite lawyer to help guide you through the process can be vital to ensuring you are paid the full amount you owe.

Choosing a top Vacaville dog bite lawyer to represent you can be difficult when injured and traumatized. Those seeking repayments are usually trying to recover from these injuries and move on with their life while making sure that their medical bills are being taken care of. The stress of these factors can make choosing the best injury lawyer a difficult task to manage. We are here to help.

Those looking for a Vacaville dog bite lawyer should know that it is essential to have an attorney with ample experience and previous successes in handling dog bite cases. We have more than three decades of experience in helping people with serious injuries receive fair compensation for their damages. Because of our many years of handling these cases, we understand the details of preparing, proving, and arguing a California dog bite case.

When we think of a dog bite injury, we usually think of stereotypical bite-mark wounds. However, it is essential to remember that many breeds of dogs, significantly larger breeds, are very muscular and have strong jaws and sharp teeth that can naturally tear flesh. When dogs with these characteristics become aggressive, a single attack can cause severe physical trauma in only a short time.

Injuries that our past clients have sustained during dog attacks include:

• Internal bleeding (hemorrhaging)
• Disfigurement
• Spinal cord injuries 
• Nerve damage
• Torn ligaments, tendons, and muscles
• Fractured bones

In California, people attacked by dogs typically have the law on their side. This is because California law has a strict liability standard in dog bite cases. This means the dog owner can be held responsible for any injuries their pet causes. Strict liability is often a big help to those who’ve been injured by dog bites because they do not need to establish negligence to claim payments for their damages. These laws regarding dog bites differ from other personal injury cases and make it easier for injured individuals to receive fair recompense.

If you have suffered a dog bite injury, please seek medical attention. Then, call our experienced Vacaville dog bite lawyers for free, friendly legal advice. Let’s talk about the details of your injury case and determine the best method of moving forward with your case. We can be reached at (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400.

It’s also important to feel comfortable with the lawyer you choose. We invite you to read more about us on our website and contact us to discuss your case. We take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and get paid only if we win your case.

Learn more about us. See our past verdicts and settlements.

^{Editor’s Note: updated [cha 5.17.22] Photo by Michael Anfang on Unsplash ms bw [cs 821]}