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.
Are inspections of the dog needed in dog bite lawsuits?
As a dog behavioral expert witness, I am often asked if inspecting the dog involved in a bite case is necessary. The answer should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Read More..
Animal behavior perspective on risk factors for dog aggression
Animal behaviorists who serve as expert witnesses in dog bite cases know that in some cases, there may be a need for their expertise to assess the foreseeability of any Read More..
Horrific near-fatal dog mauling in Texas
CBS News published a short video about this December 2021 incident in Texas. The video is graphic and disturbing! Watch video
Partial listing of fatal dog attacks, 2024 – 2025
Oakland California, 53-year-old man mauled by Cane Corso type dogs Three Cane Corso x Neapolitan mastiff-type dogs escaped the backyard of the property of the owner and then dragged the Read More..
Fatal dog attack by Great Dane dog pack in rural CA
The inherent dangers of dog packs and the manner in which they can cause a dog-related human fatality are addressed in other sections of this website. Below, I remind the reader Read More..
Wolf hybrid advocate opinion
Below is correspondence I received from a Wolf hybrid advocate, Lori Wynn, CEO of the nonprofit www.guardiansofthewolves.org. Ms. Wynn brought to my attention that the United States Department of Agriculture Read More..
Dog bite / Dog scratch Identification
0In dog bite litigation, occasionally there is uncertainty about whether the injury inflicted to a person resulted from a dog bite vs dog scratch. From a legal perspective, a person Read More..
German shepherd lawsuit in Virginia settles for $3.2 million
The vast majority of dog bite lawsuits in Virginia settle before trial. The reasons why settlements are reached include: the severity of the victim’s injuries, the degree of negligence by Read More..
Police K9 fatal dog attacks
Fatal dog attacks by police K9s are rare. Nonetheless, there are few documented accounts that merit careful attention. The reason why police canines do not kill people more often stems Read More..
Cane Corsos viciously maul teenager in California
The circumstances are not known about a recent mauling of a teenager in California by a pack Cane Corsos. The incident happened the afternoon of October 30, 2022 in Thousand Read More..