Dog Bites

From the Department of Healthcare Access & Information..

40% of California households own a dog.

California has the highest number of dog bite claims.

In 2022, there were over 48,000 dog bite injuries serious enough to warrant visits to the ER.

That averages 125 emergency room visits per 100k residents.

In 2022, there were 2,104 dog bite claims.

In 2022, dog bite claims across California resulted in $143.3 million in compensation. An average of over $68,000 per claim.