[08-06-2022] Napa County, CA – One Man Attacked by Police K9 During Pursuit of Suspect in American Canyon

According to the American Canyon Police Department, a bystander was bit by a police K9 that was pursuing a suspect in Napa County on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

The incident occurred on Saturday in American Canyon.

A 48-year-old suspect identified as James S. was pursued by ACPD when a police K9 was sent because officers deemed the suspect non-compliant.

Spencer eluded the police after colliding with another car on Highway 29 and Mini Drive.

When let loose, the K9 missed Spencer’s car and unintentionally bit a witness who was escaping the scene.

The bystander had been begging for cash in the middle of the intersection earlier.

The bystander was persuaded to seek medical evaluation by ACPD. After receiving treatment for minor injuries at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, he was discharged that same day.

Spencer, the suspect, was taken into custody without any further incident and is currently being held at the Napa County Department of Corrections.

Dog Bite Injury Statistics

It is estimated that every year in the US, about 450,000 people are bitten by dogs. Of those 450,000 people, the CDC estimates that 800,000 of these bites result in medical attention. In 2019, the population of the United States was estimated at 328.2 million people. This means that a dog bites one person in every 73.

A variety of methods are available to them, including snarling and biting someone to the ground. A dog bite injury can occur if it bites someone. Even fatalities and severe disfigurement are possible outcomes of bites.

Nine people were killed in dog-bite incidents in California in 2019, making it the state with the most fatalities. It is estimated that 36 people were killed by dogs; 15 of them were children, while another 21 were adults.

Children account for half of all dog bite victims. Playing with a dog is the most common cause of dog attacks on children.

The CDC estimates that nearly half of all children under 12 have been bitten by a dog at some point in their lives. More than half of dog bites on children occur in the head or neck area.

Section 3342 of the California Civil Code imposes liability on dog owners if their pets bite someone. If you were attacked by a dog but not bitten, you would need to prove negligence in the same way as any other personal injury case in California.

As a precaution, pet owners should avoid petting other dogs unless absolutely necessary. Even if a dog attacks without provocation, the best course of action is to remain calm and avoid hitting the dog, which could further aggravate them.

Napa County Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Those who have been bitten by dogs should seek medical attention right away because they run the risk of contracting diseases or bacteria that the dog carries. As a general rule, most dogs in California are infected with diseases and bacteria that necessitate urgent antibiotic therapy.

Many people cannot afford the high costs of emergency medical care and transportation to a medical facility. However, it may be necessary in the event of a dog bite attack.

Our Napa County dog bite injury lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to pursue full and fair compensation on the victims’ behalf. If the demand is not met, our legal team can conduct research, locate the dog’s owner, and file a civil lawsuit. The California Civil Code, Section 3342, holds dog owners liable for the harm their dogs cause to other people.

Regardless of the severity of your injuries, we can assist you in bringing a lawsuit against the dog’s owner under California’s dog bite laws. Call us at (888) 488-1391 at any time for a free and confidential case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.