Your instincts automatically kick in when you face a threat, and you react quickly to protect yourself. This is true for all threats -- an aggressive driver, an intimidating individual and a charging dog. There is often no time to think, and you must just act on...
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Dog Bites
What if an insurance company won’t cover a dog bite?
Many dog bite incidents occur on private property. They might happen when someone goes to visit a family member or friend or when a child opens the wrong door at a babysitter's house. If they happen at someone's place of residence, these dog bites could fall under the...
Remember these 3 tips to stay safe from bites this holiday season
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them is the risk of dog bites. Although you and your loved ones may enjoy spending time around each other, the same is not always true of your pets. When you’re traveling between homes during the holidays or having...
Dog Bite Awareness Week approaches: Prevent bites!
Did you know that around 5,800 postal workers were attacked by dogs while on the job in 2019? It's a risk that many people face, but postal workers are often put into positions where they could be attacked by pets or animals who are territorial, fearful or...
What steps should you take after a dog bite?
One factor that motivates many individuals to move to San Diego is the sun. It's the perfect type of weather for engaging in various physical activities including walking around your neighborhood. You have to be on the lookout for unrestrained dogs as you do this...
Postal workers use smart tools to avoid bites
You love your job, but one thing you don't love is all of the dogs that you have to see on your route. While most of them are wonderful, there are a few that you know would attack you if they got the chance.As a postal worker, you may be able to seek workers'...
Dog bites are common cause of personal injuries
Well-trained and well-maintained dogs can make excellent pets for San Diego residents. Many families throughout the metropolitan area keep canines in their homes and count their four-legged friends as members of their households. While a dog can be an excellent...
California dog owners can face liability if their animal attacks
Dog lovers in California have many reasons to love these animals. Dogs can be loving, smart and playful creatures that bring joy to the lives of many. However, dogs are still animals and, therefore, even a seemingly friendly dog could still bite someone, causing...
Just how damaging can dog bites be?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that almost one-fifth of those who suffer a dog bite require medical treatment. This is because dog bites can cause pain, injury, nerve damage, damage to the hands and face and the introduction of germs that could...
What breeds of dog pose the highest risk to children?
Owning a dog in southern California is common for residents. These animals make great companions, and for the most part, the public is comfortable encountering dogs in public places and when they enter private property. Although dogs, like other pets, can have a...