Richard H. Polsky, Ph.D. CDBC
Los Angeles, California
“Bringing the science of animal behavior to attorneys”
Dog Bite Injury Blog
A blog for attorneys & dog bite victims by animal behavior expert, Richard Polsky, PhD. The dog bite injury blog was created to report current news about injury caused to people as a result of being attacked by a canine. An animal behavior perspective is used. Stories for inclusion have been carefully chosen based on where the incident happened, the breed of dog involved, the nature of the injury, legal implications, and whether a canine fatality occurred.
Dog bite statistics for USPS & State Farm 2021
Key takeaways National Dog Bite Prevention week happens annually in June. This event is promoted by the USPS and State Farm insurance. Dog bite attacks represent a serious occupational hazard Read More..
USPS Dog Bite Statistics for 2019
Dog bite injury inflicted on people in the United States has remained at relatively consistent levels for the last 15 years. a number of surveys have shown that about 4.5 Read More..
Dog bite frequency rate increases dramatically in England
For the most part, dog bite epidemiological statistics are remarkably similar between Western countries, such as United States Canada Australia, England, and Belgium. A large literature has been amassed Read More..
Recent dog bite hospital and emergency room statistics in Arizona
The Department of Health Services in Arizona released recent dog bite statistics, in March, 2014. The director of that department in Arizona, William Humble, reported that victims treated for severe Read More..
Indiana dog bite statistics, 2012
According to State Farm Insurance, Indiana ranked #7 on the State Farm list of the top 10 states with the most dog bite incidents and litigation payout in 2012. State Read More..
Dog bite statistics for postal workers in American cities, 2012
Letter carriers that work on foot are a common victim of dog attack.The United States Postal Service released 2012 data regarding the frequency of dog bite attacks on letter carriers Read More..
Florida dog bite statistics from State Farm Insurance Company 2012
Dog bite prevention week occurs annually in the United States in the month of May. State Farm insurance company actively is involved in promoting this week, probably in part because Read More..
National dog bite prevention week in 2012 starts May 20
Dog bite prevention has a special week of its own set aside annually in United States: In 2013 the dates are May 20 – May 26. This special week is promoted Read More..
Dog Bite Statistics for San Diego County 2011-2012
Recently released dog bite statistics for San Diego California for the period between July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, as reported to the county’s Department of animal services showed Read More..