California is leading in dog bites, with 10% of all claims in our country. Newport Beach is one of the highest cities with dog bite claims, perhaps because the higher than average ratio of pets to owners due to the affluent demographics of the popular beach town. State Farm's recent report stated that 369 dog bite claims paid over 11 million dollars in 2010 alone. 2009, comparatively, paid out 90.1 million dollars nationwide for dog bite claims. Contact the Newport Beach Dog Bite Lawyers today.

Most people are not aware that dog bites are often a cause of death, especially in children. 33 dog bites resulted in fatal injuries in 2010, 20 of which were young children. Illinois and Ohio followed California in 2010 with the 2nd and 3rd highest dog bite claims, respectively.  The law is different in each state. In California, the dog owner is responsible for injuries caused by his or her pet regardless of whether the attack occurred on public or private property or irrespective of whether the dog had a history of viciousness. If someone has been the victim of a severe dog bite, enlisting the help of Newport Beach dog bite lawyers could be a key aspect to their strategy for obtaining justice.

The Civil Code in California states: "The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness."

Newport Beach dog bites can often occur in Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, and the Balboa Peninsula. Call BISNAR | CHASE today, the Newport Beach dog bite lawyers, for a free professional evaluation of your case by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. We are located in Newport right off the 73 Freeway and are here to help you with your medical bills and to regain justice. Contact us today.

A 65-year-old man has sustained critical injuries in a dog bite incident in Riverside County involving a pit bull. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the brutal dog attack occurred on October 15, 2010 in the backyard of the man's Murrieta home. Officials say the man was alone with the dog and "disciplining" the animal when it attacked him, biting his arm, throat and groin. Officials say the dog was owned by the man's nephew. Blood and flesh were found all over the patio, the report states. Officers eventually subdued the pit bull with a dart gun. The dog bite victim is in the intensive care unit on a breathing tube. The dog is scheduled to be euthanized after a 10-day holding period with the permission of the owner. More

The body of Jerry Yates, 69, was found with large bite marks and torn flesh on August 22, 2010 when a neighbor's pit bulls mauled him in a dog bite incident that happened on his own property. According to an ABC News report, the owner of the two pit bulls, Sheryl Sellers, was holding the two dogs in an enclosure that was inadequate to restrain dogs of that size. Sellers was arrested on felony charges and her pit bulls have been euthanized. More

Aaron Carlson, a 2-year-old boy, was killed in a dog bite incident inside his San Diego home the morning of July 31, 2010. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the fatal dog attack involving the family's own dog, happened in an upstairs bedroom while the mother was downstairs. Aaron's siblings -- ages 3, 5, and 7 -- may have witnessed the attack, officials say. Animal control officers have taken the dog, a shepherd mix, which had no previously reported problems with aggression. No criminal charges are currently pending regarding this attack. More

A San Diego woman is offering a $500 reward for information about a pit bull involved in a dog bite incident two weeks ago. Tina Souza was attacked and bitten by a pit bull as she walked in her neighborhood. According to a 10news report, Souza says the white and brown pit bull ran through a gate and lunged straight for her throat. When Souza put her arm up to protect herself, the dog bit a chunk of flesh off her arm. More