Category: Dog Bite

The Role of Dog Owners in Preventing Bites

November 18, 2024 |

Owning a dog is rewarding, but it also comes with serious responsibilities—especially when it comes to preventing bites. Are you doing enough to keep others safe? In California, dog owners face strict legal consequences if they don’t meet their obligations, and failing to take the […]

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Why do you need a lawyer after a dog bite?

April 30, 2018 |

Getting injured by a dog is a shocking and traumatizing experience. Most people expect dogs to be friendly and docile, but even the most well-trained dogs can attack without provocation and without a history of biting. People who are bitten by dogs often experience severe […]

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What We Look for in Dog Bite Cases

November 13, 2017 |

Dog bites can be painful, traumatic, and even disabling. In severe cases, dog bites can even be life-threatening, especially if they become infected or when victims are small children or elderly adults. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we know that dogs bring joy to many families. But […]

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Dog Bites Can Cause Serious Injuries.

October 02, 2017 |

Dogs are joyful and loyal additions to many families. But even the most well-trained and well-behaved dogs can still be unpredictable at times, and they may become aggressive or even bite those around them. Most cities and communities in California have laws that require all […]

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California Leash Laws Exist For a Reason

April 18, 2016 |

California has strict leash laws for a reason. In recent years, there have been an increased number of dog bite incidents reported. In fact, around 1,000 dog bites are reported every day in the U.S. Many of those incidents involve vicious or skittish dogs that […]

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Controversy Surrounds Solutions To Solving California’s Dog Bite Injury Risks

August 26, 2013 |

August 26, 2013 Numbers show each year, hundreds of people are the victims of dog bite injuries in California. This high number of incidents leaves many citizens looking for ways to improve the laws protecting citizens from the dangers of being bitten by a dog. […]

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Lawmakers Set To Pass Bill Covering California Dog Bite Liability

April 08, 2013 |

April 8, 2013 In an effort to better protect cities from liability in California Dog Bite cases, a bill is being examined by state lawmakers that would prohibit government entities from being held responsible for “injury or death suffered by a pet or person” at […]

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