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A dog trots over at a Mesa park, tail wagging, and everything seems fine until it isn’t. Dog attacks often happen in seconds, in ordinary places, with animals that have no history of aggression. Knowing what to do in those first moments, and in the days that follow, can make a real difference in both your recovery and any legal claim you may have.
Why Dog Bites Are More Common Than People Expect
Most people picture a dog attack as something dramatic and obvious. The reality is quieter. A neighbor’s dog slips through a gate. A leashed animal lunges before the owner can react. A friendly dog at a backyard gathering gets startled and snaps. These situations play out constantly across Mesa’s neighborhoods, parks, and apartment complexes.
According to the CDC, non-fatal dog bite injuries sent 395,036 people to the emergency room in 2022, the highest number ever recorded in a single year. That figure covers only cases serious enough to prompt an ER visit. Countless other bites go untreated or are handled at urgent care, so the full picture is larger still…