Dogs are popular companions throughout the United States, and this is especially true in the richly rural counties of Northern California. Unfortunately, this popularity means an increase in dangerous and potentially fatal dog bite incidents to which no region of California is immune. In fact, dog bites are the second leading injury receiving treatment in emergency rooms throughout California.

There is a dog bite epidemic sweeping across the United States, and the rural and remote areas of Northern California are seeing this increase as well. Unfortunately, dog owners and the public in Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, and Yuba Counties are at risk from even the best trained and outwardly friendly pets.

Though any dog can be potentially dangerous, some particular breeds are undoubtedly more likely to attack humans than others. Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, and Akitas are popular in the U.S. and are accountable for many of the most serious attacks. Dogs bite children more often than adults, and they are most often seriously hurt in the face. Dog bites and related injuries also have extensive economic costs as expensive medical bills and rehabilitation therapy can be financially paralyzing.

If you or a member of your family has been involved in a dog bite injury of any variety in Northern California, there is help. California is a Strict Liability state, meaning that the owner of the dog is held legally responsible for the injuries sustained during the attack. However, specifics of the law are complicated and you deserve the guidance of a seasoned dog bite attorney to make sure that your rights are secured. Don't wait - contact someone today.