Roughly five million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. every year and California is the leader with the most injuries and fatalities. A mushrooming number of these victims are forced to visit emergency rooms to treat serious injuries from the bite. In fact, dog bites are the second most common type of injury treated in California emergency rooms.

Although there are many dogs that are potentially threatening, particular breeds of dogs are more apt to cause injury than others. Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Akitas are popular in U.S. homes and are responsible for some of the most horrific injuries. Children are frequently attacked, and they are commonly wounded in the face and neck. Serious dog bites also have financial implications as expensive medical bills and income lost from missed work can be shocking.

If you or someone close to you has been the victim of a dog bite injury of any kind in Imperial, don't waste another day. California is known as a Strict Liability state, which means that the dog owner is accountable under the law for your pain and suffering. However, particular state statutes are complicated and you need a well-versed dog bite attorney to make sure that your rights are protected. Don’t wait - call today.