{"id":93628,"date":"2026-05-08T01:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T01:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/?page_id=93628"},"modified":"2026-09-25T19:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:56:35","slug":"antioch-dog-bite-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/antioch-dog-bite-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogado de mordedura de perro en Antioch | Consulta gratuita | Scranton Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Antioch Personal Injury Lawyer\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/antioch-personal-injury-lawyer\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Antioch Dog Bite Lawyer\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/antioch-dog-bite-lawyer\/\"}]},{\"@type\":\"LegalService\",\"name\":\"Scranton Law Firm \u2014 Antioch Dog Bite Lawyers\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/antioch-dog-bite-lawyer\/\",\"telephone\":\"+1-800-707-0707\",\"areaServed\":{\"@type\":\"City\",\"name\":\"Antioch\",\"containedInPlace\":{\"@type\":\"AdministrativeArea\",\"name\":\"Contra Costa County, California\"}},\"priceRange\":\"Contingency Fee \u2014 No Win, No Fee\",\"serviceType\":\"Dog Bite Lawyer\"},{\"@type\":\"Attorney\",\"name\":\"Scranton Law Firm\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/\",\"telephone\":\"+1-800-707-0707\",\"knowsLanguage\":[\"English\",\"Spanish\"],\"areaServed\":[\"Antioch\",\"Contra Costa County\",\"East Bay\",\"California\"]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does California's strict liability rule apply if I was on the owner's property?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes \u2014 as long as you were lawfully there. 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neighbor&rsquo;s front door? California&rsquo;s strict liability law means the dog&rsquo;s owner is on the hook for the very first bite. 50+ years of experience. $1 billion+ recovered. No fee unless we win.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"slf-hero-ctas\">\n      <a href=\"tel:18007070707\" class=\"slf-btn-primary\">CALL NOW: 1-800-707-0707<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/contact\/\" class=\"slf-btn-secondary\">Free Case Evaluation<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"slf-trust-line\"><em>100% Confidential &middot; No Fees Unless We Win &middot; Available 24\/7 &middot; Bilingual (English\/Spanish)<\/em><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- QUICK ANSWER -->\n<div class=\"slf-quick-answer\">\n  <div class=\"slf-quick-answer-inner\">\n    <div class=\"slf-quick-answer-label\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12s4.48 10 10 10 10-4.48 10-10S17.52 2 12 2zm1 15h-2v-6h2v6zm0-8h-2V7h2v2z\"\/><\/svg>\n      Key Facts for Antioch Dog Bite Claims\n    <\/div>\n    <p>Under <strong>California Civil Code &sect; 3342<\/strong>, the dog&rsquo;s owner is <strong>strictly liable for the first bite<\/strong> &mdash; there is <strong>no &ldquo;one free bite&rdquo; rule<\/strong> in California. You have <strong>2 years<\/strong> to file (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. &sect; 335.1). Most claims are paid by the owner&rsquo;s <strong>homeowner&rsquo;s or renter&rsquo;s insurance<\/strong>. Consultation is free. <strong>No fee unless we win.<\/strong> Call <strong>1-800-707-0707<\/strong> any time, 24\/7.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- MAIN CONTENT -->\n<article class=\"slf-resource-content\">\n  <div class=\"slf-resource-content-wrap\">\n\n    <h2>California&rsquo;s Strict Liability Dog Bite Law<\/h2>\n    <p>If you or your child has been bitten by a dog in Antioch, you should know one thing right away: California is one of the strongest states in the country for dog bite victims. Under <strong>California Civil Code &sect; 3342<\/strong>, the owner of the dog is <strong>strictly liable<\/strong> for the bite. That means the owner is responsible regardless of whether the dog has bitten before, regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was dangerous, and regardless of what the owner claims they did or didn&rsquo;t do to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-info-box\">\n      <div class=\"slf-info-box-header\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2L1 21h22L12 2zm0 3.83L19.53 19H4.47L12 5.83zM11 10v4h2v-4h-2zm0 6v2h2v-2h-2z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3>No &ldquo;One Free Bite&rdquo; Rule in California<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>Many states give the dog owner a pass on the first bite &mdash; the so-called <strong>&ldquo;one bite rule.&rdquo;<\/strong> California does not. Under &sect; 3342, the very first bite creates full owner liability, provided you were:<\/p>\n      <p><strong>&bull; In a public place<\/strong> (a sidewalk, park, trail, parking lot, or street); <strong>or<\/strong><br><strong>&bull; Lawfully in a private place<\/strong> (your own home, a neighbor&rsquo;s yard you were invited into, common areas of an apartment complex, or anywhere a delivery worker, mail carrier, or meter reader is conducting their job).<\/p>\n      <p>The only meaningful defenses available to the owner are <strong>trespass<\/strong> (you had no legal right to be there) and <strong>provocation<\/strong> &mdash; and even provocation only reduces damages proportionally under California&rsquo;s comparative-fault rules. It does not eliminate the claim.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-deadline-cards\">\n      <div class=\"slf-deadline-card urgent\">\n        <div class=\"time\">50+<\/div>\n        <div class=\"unit\">Years<\/div>\n        <h4>Experience<\/h4>\n        <p>Representing California injury victims since the 1970s<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-deadline-card\">\n        <div class=\"time\">$1B+<\/div>\n        <div class=\"unit\">Recovered<\/div>\n        <h4>For Our Clients<\/h4>\n        <p>Settlements and verdicts across California<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-deadline-card\">\n        <div class=\"time\">24\/7<\/div>\n        <div class=\"unit\">Available<\/div>\n        <h4>Free Consultation<\/h4>\n        <p>Call 1-800-707-0707 any time, day or night<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Common Antioch Dog Bite Locations<\/h2>\n    <p>Dog bites in Antioch cluster around several predictable environments. We&rsquo;ve seen the same locations come up again and again:<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-checklist\">\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-pin\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Contra Loma Regional Park<\/h4>\n          <p>Antioch&rsquo;s most popular dog-walking destination &mdash; and the most frequent source of off-leash dog incidents we see. The reservoir-area open fields become informal off-leash zones, and conflicts between leashed and unleashed dogs (and the people walking them) produce serious bites.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-pin\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Antioch Community Park &amp; Prewett Park<\/h4>\n          <p>Public family parks where leash rules are routinely ignored. Children approaching unfamiliar dogs in open play areas is a recurring scenario.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-pin\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Neighborhood Sidewalks (Hillcrest, Lone Tree Way Corridor)<\/h4>\n          <p>Fences fail, gates get left open, and dogs that residents thought were contained escape into the street. Sidewalk encounters between loose dogs and pedestrians &mdash; including people walking their own dogs &mdash; are one of the most common bite scenarios we handle.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-pin\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Apartment Complexes (A Street, L Street Corridors)<\/h4>\n          <p>Shared mailbox areas, breezeways, courtyards, and building entryways where tenants and their dogs share space with neighbors, guests, and service workers. Common-area bites can also create <strong>landlord liability<\/strong> if the landlord knew the dog was dangerous.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-pin\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Mail-Delivery and Package-Delivery Routes<\/h4>\n          <p>USPS, Amazon, UPS, and FedEx drivers approaching front doors and side gates are bitten at disproportionately high rates. They are lawfully on private property doing their job &mdash; squarely within the protection of &sect; 3342.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-pin\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Uber\/Lyft and Rideshare Driver Pickups<\/h4>\n          <p>Drivers approaching residential driveways and front doors for pickups are increasingly being bitten by uncontrolled dogs. Same liability framework: lawfully on the property, owner is liable.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Who Pays for a Dog Bite Claim?<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-info-box\">\n      <div class=\"slf-info-box-header\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12s4.48 10 10 10 10-4.48 10-10S17.52 2 12 2zm1.41 16.09V20h-2.67v-1.93c-1.71-.36-3.16-1.46-3.27-3.4h1.96c.1 1.05.82 1.87 2.65 1.87 1.96 0 2.4-.98 2.4-1.59 0-.83-.44-1.61-2.67-2.14-2.48-.6-4.18-1.62-4.18-3.67 0-1.72 1.39-2.84 3.11-3.21V4h2.67v1.95c1.86.45 2.79 1.86 2.85 3.39H14.3c-.05-1.11-.64-1.87-2.22-1.87-1.5 0-2.4.68-2.4 1.64 0 .84.65 1.39 2.67 1.91s4.18 1.39 4.18 3.91c-.01 1.83-1.38 2.83-3.12 3.16z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3>Most Dog Bite Claims Are Paid by Insurance<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>The majority of dog bite claims in Antioch are paid by the dog owner&rsquo;s <strong>homeowner&rsquo;s<\/strong> or <strong>renter&rsquo;s insurance<\/strong>. Most policies include liability coverage that extends to dog bites &mdash; typically up to the policy limit ($100,000 to $500,000 is common, with umbrella coverage layered on top in some cases).<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Coverage gaps that matter:<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p><strong>&bull; Breed exclusions.<\/strong> Some insurers exclude specific breeds &mdash; pit bulls, rottweilers, German shepherds, and others &mdash; from liability coverage entirely. If the policy excludes the breed, the owner pays out of pocket (or doesn&rsquo;t pay at all).<\/p>\n      <p><strong>&bull; No coverage at all.<\/strong> Many renters skip renter&rsquo;s insurance entirely. In landlord-liability cases at Antioch apartment complexes, the property owner&rsquo;s liability policy may apply &mdash; we identify every available source of coverage before making a demand.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>&bull; Filing a claim is not the same as suing your neighbor personally.<\/strong> The insurer defends the case and pays any settlement. You should not let social discomfort stop you from recovering what you&rsquo;re owed.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>What to Do After an Antioch Dog Bite<\/h2>\n    <p>The first 24 hours after a bite are critical &mdash; both medically and legally. Here&rsquo;s exactly what to do:<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-timeline\">\n      <div class=\"slf-timeline-step\">\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-marker\"><span>1<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-content\">\n          <h4>Get Medical Attention Immediately<\/h4>\n          <p>Even if the wound looks minor. Dog bites carry serious risks of infection (Capnocytophaga, MRSA, Pasteurella), nerve damage, and rabies exposure. Go to the ER at <strong>Sutter Delta Medical Center (3901 Lone Tree Way)<\/strong> or your nearest urgent care. A same-day medical record is critical evidence. Photograph the wounds before they&rsquo;re cleaned or bandaged.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-timeline-step\">\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-marker\"><span>2<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-content\">\n          <h4>Report the Bite to Contra Costa Animal Services<\/h4>\n          <p>Call <strong>(925) 608-8400<\/strong>. California law requires dog bites to be reported. Animal Services will <strong>quarantine the dog<\/strong> for rabies observation and confirm vaccination status. The official report &mdash; including any prior bite history of the same dog &mdash; becomes critical evidence in your claim.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-timeline-step\">\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-marker\"><span>3<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-content\">\n          <h4>Get the Owner&rsquo;s Information<\/h4>\n          <p>Name, address, phone number, and the name of their homeowner&rsquo;s or renter&rsquo;s insurance carrier. <strong>Get it in writing if possible.<\/strong> Photograph the dog, photograph the dog&rsquo;s license tag, and get the dog&rsquo;s name. If the owner refuses to provide information, call the police &mdash; failure to provide information after a bite can be a separate violation.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-timeline-step\">\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-marker\"><span>4<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-content\">\n          <h4>Photograph Everything<\/h4>\n          <p>The wounds (multiple angles, before and after treatment), the location of the attack, the dog itself if you can, any leash or fencing involved, and the surrounding area. Get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses &mdash; they leave fast and become impossible to find later.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-timeline-step\">\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-marker\"><span>5<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-timeline-content\">\n          <h4>Don&rsquo;t Give a Recorded Statement to the Owner&rsquo;s Insurer &mdash; Call Us<\/h4>\n          <p>The owner&rsquo;s insurance adjuster <em>will<\/em> call you, often within days. Do <strong>not<\/strong> give a recorded statement, do <strong>not<\/strong> describe the bite in detail, and do <strong>not<\/strong> accept any settlement offer until you&rsquo;ve spoken with us. <strong>1-800-707-0707, 24\/7. Free consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-warning\">\n      <div class=\"slf-warning-label\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M1 21h22L12 2 1 21zm12-3h-2v-2h2v2zm0-4h-2v-4h2v4z\"\/><\/svg>\n        Insurance Companies Move Fast on Dog Bite Cases &mdash; Especially with Children\n      <\/div>\n      <p>Insurance adjusters often try to settle dog bite claims quickly with low offers <em>before<\/em> the full extent of injuries is known &mdash; before scarring stabilizes, before scar revision is scheduled, before psychological treatment is in place. This is especially true for children&rsquo;s cases, where future cosmetic surgery costs and lifelong PTSD risks aren&rsquo;t obvious in the first weeks. <strong>Once you sign a release, the case is closed forever.<\/strong> Don&rsquo;t accept early offers without legal review.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Common Dog Bite Injuries<\/h2>\n    <p>Dog bites are not minor injuries &mdash; particularly bites from medium and large breeds. The medical pathway from initial wound care through full recovery is often longer and more expensive than victims expect:<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-checklist\">\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-medical\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 8h-3V5a1 1 0 00-1-1H9a1 1 0 00-1 1v3H5a1 1 0 00-1 1v6a1 1 0 001 1h3v3a1 1 0 001 1h6a1 1 0 001-1v-3h3a1 1 0 001-1V9a1 1 0 00-1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Puncture Wounds<\/h4>\n          <p>Deceptively small on the surface but often deep. Frequently get infected because bacteria are driven into the tissue. Require careful debridement and antibiotic treatment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-medical\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 8h-3V5a1 1 0 00-1-1H9a1 1 0 00-1 1v3H5a1 1 0 00-1 1v6a1 1 0 001 1h3v3a1 1 0 001 1h6a1 1 0 001-1v-3h3a1 1 0 001-1V9a1 1 0 00-1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Facial Scarring &mdash; Especially in Children<\/h4>\n          <p>Children are bitten on the face and head most often because they&rsquo;re shorter and approach dogs face-first. Plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures &mdash; often <strong>multiple surgeries over years<\/strong> &mdash; are the standard of care. Lifetime cosmetic costs must be included in the claim.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-medical\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 8h-3V5a1 1 0 00-1-1H9a1 1 0 00-1 1v3H5a1 1 0 00-1 1v6a1 1 0 001 1h3v3a1 1 0 001 1h6a1 1 0 001-1v-3h3a1 1 0 001-1V9a1 1 0 00-1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Nerve Damage<\/h4>\n          <p>Bites to the hands and face can sever or compress nerves &mdash; producing numbness, loss of dexterity, chronic pain, or permanent sensory deficits. Hand nerve damage is particularly disabling for people who work with their hands.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-medical\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 8h-3V5a1 1 0 00-1-1H9a1 1 0 00-1 1v3H5a1 1 0 00-1 1v6a1 1 0 001 1h3v3a1 1 0 001 1h6a1 1 0 001-1v-3h3a1 1 0 001-1V9a1 1 0 00-1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Broken Bones<\/h4>\n          <p>Large breeds can crush bone &mdash; particularly in the hands, fingers, forearms, and (in attacks on small children) the skull. Fractures often require surgical fixation.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-medical\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 8h-3V5a1 1 0 00-1-1H9a1 1 0 00-1 1v3H5a1 1 0 00-1 1v6a1 1 0 001 1h3v3a1 1 0 001 1h6a1 1 0 001-1v-3h3a1 1 0 001-1V9a1 1 0 00-1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Infection (Capnocytophaga, MRSA, Pasteurella)<\/h4>\n          <p>Dog mouths harbor a wide range of bacteria. Bite wound infections can progress rapidly to cellulitis, abscess, or sepsis &mdash; sometimes requiring hospitalization. Capnocytophaga in particular has been associated with severe systemic infection in immunocompromised victims.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-medical\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 8h-3V5a1 1 0 00-1-1H9a1 1 0 00-1 1v3H5a1 1 0 00-1 1v6a1 1 0 001 1h3v3a1 1 0 001 1h6a1 1 0 001-1v-3h3a1 1 0 001-1V9a1 1 0 00-1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Psychological Trauma &amp; PTSD<\/h4>\n          <p>Dog bite victims &mdash; particularly children &mdash; frequently develop lasting fear of dogs, generalized anxiety, and full PTSD. Counseling and therapy are recoverable. The non-economic impact of trauma is often the largest single component of value in pediatric cases.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Critical Deadlines for Antioch Dog Bite Claims<\/h2>\n    <p>Miss these and you may lose your right to recover entirely:<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-deadline-cards\">\n      <div class=\"slf-deadline-card urgent\">\n        <div class=\"time\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"unit\">Years<\/div>\n        <h4>Personal Injury Lawsuit<\/h4>\n        <p>Statute of limitations from the date of the bite (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. &sect; 335.1)<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-deadline-card urgent\">\n        <div class=\"time\">10<\/div>\n        <div class=\"unit\">Days<\/div>\n        <h4>Bite Report to County<\/h4>\n        <p>Bite must be reported to Animal Services (Cal. Health &amp; Safety Code &sect; 121690)<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-deadline-card\">\n        <div class=\"time\">ASAP<\/div>\n        <div class=\"unit\">Now<\/div>\n        <h4>Preserve Evidence<\/h4>\n        <p>Wound photos, witness contacts, and animal control records disappear quickly<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>If a <strong>government employee&rsquo;s dog<\/strong> was involved (police K-9 handler off-duty, an animal control officer&rsquo;s personal dog), you must file a written government tort claim within <strong>6 months<\/strong> under California Government Code &sect; 911.2. The shorter timeline makes early legal contact essential.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Children and Dog Bites<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-info-box\">\n      <div class=\"slf-info-box-header\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm0 2c-2.67 0-8 1.34-8 4v2h16v-2c0-2.66-5.33-4-8-4z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3>Children Are the Most Severely Affected Dog Bite Victims<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>Children are bitten by dogs at higher rates than adults nationally, and because of their height they are bitten on the <strong>face, head, and neck<\/strong> most often &mdash; producing the most severe scarring and disfigurement scenarios we handle. The injuries follow a child for life. Cosmetic surgery and scar-revision procedures are not one-time costs &mdash; they continue as the child grows.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery costs are recoverable.<\/strong> So is lifelong psychological treatment for fear of dogs and PTSD. So are pain and suffering damages, which are typically substantial in pediatric cases.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Settlements for minors require court approval.<\/strong> Any settlement of a child&rsquo;s claim must go through a &ldquo;<strong>minor&rsquo;s compromise<\/strong>&rdquo; procedure in Contra Costa Superior Court. The settlement money is typically placed in a blocked account or structured settlement until the child turns 18, protecting the recovery from being spent before they need it. We handle the entire petition process.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>What Compensation Is Available?<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-checklist\">\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-money\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M11.8 10.9c-2.27-.59-3-1.2-3-2.15 0-1.09 1.01-1.85 2.7-1.85 1.78 0 2.44.85 2.5 2.1h2.21c-.07-1.72-1.12-3.3-3.21-3.81V3h-3v2.16c-1.94.42-3.5 1.68-3.5 3.61 0 2.31 1.91 3.46 4.7 4.13 2.5.6 3 1.48 3 2.41 0 .69-.49 1.79-2.7 1.79-2.06 0-2.87-.92-2.98-2.1h-2.2c.12 2.19 1.76 3.42 3.68 3.83V21h3v-2.15c1.95-.37 3.5-1.5 3.5-3.55 0-2.84-2.43-3.81-4.7-4.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Medical Expenses (Past and Future)<\/h4>\n          <p>ER bills, wound care, surgery, antibiotics, infection management, scar revision procedures, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the cost of future care.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-money\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M11.8 10.9c-2.27-.59-3-1.2-3-2.15 0-1.09 1.01-1.85 2.7-1.85 1.78 0 2.44.85 2.5 2.1h2.21c-.07-1.72-1.12-3.3-3.21-3.81V3h-3v2.16c-1.94.42-3.5 1.68-3.5 3.61 0 2.31 1.91 3.46 4.7 4.13 2.5.6 3 1.48 3 2.41 0 .69-.49 1.79-2.7 1.79-2.06 0-2.87-.92-2.98-2.1h-2.2c.12 2.19 1.76 3.42 3.68 3.83V21h3v-2.15c1.95-.37 3.5-1.5 3.5-3.55 0-2.84-2.43-3.81-4.7-4.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Psychological Treatment<\/h4>\n          <p>Counseling, therapy, and treatment for PTSD, anxiety, and fear of dogs &mdash; particularly important for child victims and those with severe attacks.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-money\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M11.8 10.9c-2.27-.59-3-1.2-3-2.15 0-1.09 1.01-1.85 2.7-1.85 1.78 0 2.44.85 2.5 2.1h2.21c-.07-1.72-1.12-3.3-3.21-3.81V3h-3v2.16c-1.94.42-3.5 1.68-3.5 3.61 0 2.31 1.91 3.46 4.7 4.13 2.5.6 3 1.48 3 2.41 0 .69-.49 1.79-2.7 1.79-2.06 0-2.87-.92-2.98-2.1h-2.2c.12 2.19 1.76 3.42 3.68 3.83V21h3v-2.15c1.95-.37 3.5-1.5 3.5-3.55 0-2.84-2.43-3.81-4.7-4.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Lost Wages and Earning Capacity<\/h4>\n          <p>Income missed during recovery, plus reduced earning capacity if nerve damage, disfigurement, or PTSD affects your ability to work going forward.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-money\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M11.8 10.9c-2.27-.59-3-1.2-3-2.15 0-1.09 1.01-1.85 2.7-1.85 1.78 0 2.44.85 2.5 2.1h2.21c-.07-1.72-1.12-3.3-3.21-3.81V3h-3v2.16c-1.94.42-3.5 1.68-3.5 3.61 0 2.31 1.91 3.46 4.7 4.13 2.5.6 3 1.48 3 2.41 0 .69-.49 1.79-2.7 1.79-2.06 0-2.87-.92-2.98-2.1h-2.2c.12 2.19 1.76 3.42 3.68 3.83V21h3v-2.15c1.95-.37 3.5-1.5 3.5-3.55 0-2.84-2.43-3.81-4.7-4.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Pain and Suffering<\/h4>\n          <p>Physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, fear of dogs, and loss of enjoyment of life. The non-economic component of pediatric cases is often the largest single category.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-money\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M11.8 10.9c-2.27-.59-3-1.2-3-2.15 0-1.09 1.01-1.85 2.7-1.85 1.78 0 2.44.85 2.5 2.1h2.21c-.07-1.72-1.12-3.3-3.21-3.81V3h-3v2.16c-1.94.42-3.5 1.68-3.5 3.61 0 2.31 1.91 3.46 4.7 4.13 2.5.6 3 1.48 3 2.41 0 .69-.49 1.79-2.7 1.79-2.06 0-2.87-.92-2.98-2.1h-2.2c.12 2.19 1.76 3.42 3.68 3.83V21h3v-2.15c1.95-.37 3.5-1.5 3.5-3.55 0-2.84-2.43-3.81-4.7-4.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Permanent Disfigurement<\/h4>\n          <p>Valued separately from general pain and suffering &mdash; particularly significant in dog bite cases involving facial, neck, and visible-extremity scarring.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon icon-money\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M11.8 10.9c-2.27-.59-3-1.2-3-2.15 0-1.09 1.01-1.85 2.7-1.85 1.78 0 2.44.85 2.5 2.1h2.21c-.07-1.72-1.12-3.3-3.21-3.81V3h-3v2.16c-1.94.42-3.5 1.68-3.5 3.61 0 2.31 1.91 3.46 4.7 4.13 2.5.6 3 1.48 3 2.41 0 .69-.49 1.79-2.7 1.79-2.06 0-2.87-.92-2.98-2.1h-2.2c.12 2.19 1.76 3.42 3.68 3.83V21h3v-2.15c1.95-.37 3.5-1.5 3.5-3.55 0-2.84-2.43-3.81-4.7-4.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-content\">\n          <h4>Future Cosmetic Procedures<\/h4>\n          <p>Multiple scar-revision surgeries, laser treatment, dermabrasion, and reconstructive procedures &mdash; planned and projected over the years to come.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>How an Antioch Dog Bite Case Works<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-process\">\n      <div class=\"slf-process-step\">\n        <span class=\"step-num\">Step 1<\/span>\n        <h4>Free Consultation<\/h4>\n        <p>Call us at 1-800-707-0707 or take our <a href=\"\/accidents-injuries\/case-evaluation-quiz\/\">free case evaluation quiz<\/a>. We listen, answer your questions honestly, and tell you whether you have a case worth pursuing. No commitment, no fee.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-process-step\">\n        <span class=\"step-num\">Step 2<\/span>\n        <h4>Investigation<\/h4>\n        <p>We pull the Contra Costa Animal Services bite report, check the dog&rsquo;s prior incident history, identify the owner, locate the homeowner&rsquo;s or renter&rsquo;s insurance policy, secure witness statements, and (in apartment-complex cases) investigate landlord knowledge of the dog.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-process-step\">\n        <span class=\"step-num\">Step 3<\/span>\n        <h4>Demand<\/h4>\n        <p>Once medical treatment has stabilized (or future-care costs can be reliably projected), we send a comprehensive demand to the insurance company &mdash; documenting medical bills, future cosmetic and psychological treatment, lost wages, scarring, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-process-step\">\n        <span class=\"step-num\">Step 4<\/span>\n        <h4>Negotiation<\/h4>\n        <p>We negotiate aggressively for the full value of your claim. If the insurer won&rsquo;t pay, we file suit at the <strong>Wakefield Taylor Courthouse<\/strong> in Martinez. The willingness to try the case is what produces serious settlement offers.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-process-step\">\n        <span class=\"step-num\">Step 5<\/span>\n        <h4>Recovery (Plus Court Approval if a Minor)<\/h4>\n        <p>Settlement or verdict. We resolve outstanding medical liens, deduct fees and costs, and put your check in your hand. For minors, we handle the petition for court approval and arrange a blocked account or structured settlement.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Antioch Dog Bite Resources<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-info-box\">\n      <div class=\"slf-info-box-header\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 3H5c-1.1 0-1.99.9-1.99 2L3 19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V5c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm-7 3c1.93 0 3.5 1.57 3.5 3.5S13.93 13 12 13s-3.5-1.57-3.5-3.5S10.07 6 12 6zm7 13H5v-.23c0-.62.28-1.2.76-1.58C7.47 15.82 9.64 15 12 15s4.53.82 6.24 2.19c.48.38.76.97.76 1.58V19z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <h3>Animal Control, Hospitals &amp; Courts<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <p><strong>Contra Costa Animal Services<\/strong> &mdash; 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez &middot; <a href=\"tel:9256088400\">(925) 608-8400<\/a><br>Report all dog bites here. Triggers mandatory quarantine and creates the official record.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Sutter Delta Medical Center (ER)<\/strong> &mdash; 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch &middot; (925) 779-7200 &middot; 24\/7<br>Primary ER destination for Antioch dog bite victims &mdash; wound care, infection management, plastic surgery referrals.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>John Muir Health Walnut Creek (Level II Trauma)<\/strong> &mdash; 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road &middot; (925) 939-3000<br>Nearest trauma center for severe dog mauling injuries requiring trauma surgery.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Wakefield Taylor Courthouse<\/strong> &mdash; 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553<br>Where Contra Costa County personal injury lawsuits &mdash; including Antioch dog bite cases &mdash; are filed and tried.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p><strong>More Antioch injury help:<\/strong> see our <a href=\"\/antioch-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">Antioch personal injury lawyer<\/a> overview, or our Antioch pages for <a href=\"\/antioch-car-accident-lawyer\/\">car accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"\/antioch-truck-accident-lawyer\/\">truck accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"\/antioch-motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\">motorcycle accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"\/antioch-wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death<\/a>, <a href=\"\/antioch-slip-and-fall-lawyer\/\">slip and fall<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section class=\"slf-resource-faq\">\n  <div class=\"slf-resource-faq-wrap\">\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\">\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Does California&rsquo;s strict liability rule apply if I was on the owner&rsquo;s property?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes &mdash; as long as you were lawfully there. Invited guests, delivery workers, mail carriers, meter readers, contractors, and anyone else with a legal right to be on the property are protected by Civil Code &sect; 3342. Trespassers are not. If you were on the property with the owner&rsquo;s permission (express or implied), the owner is strictly liable for the bite.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What if the dog has never bitten anyone before?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">It does not matter. California is not a &ldquo;one free bite&rdquo; state. Civil Code &sect; 3342 imposes strict liability on the owner regardless of the dog&rsquo;s prior history, regardless of the breed, and regardless of whether the owner had any reason to think the dog was dangerous. The first bite is enough.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What if the dog owner has no insurance?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Most dog bite claims are paid by the owner&rsquo;s homeowner&rsquo;s or renter&rsquo;s insurance. If none exists, we look to <strong>landlord liability<\/strong> (where the landlord knew the dog was dangerous and failed to act &mdash; common in apartment-complex cases), the owner&rsquo;s personal assets, and any umbrella coverage. We investigate every available source of recovery before advising you on whether to pursue the case.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What if I was bitten by a stray dog?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">You should still report the bite to Contra Costa Animal Services at (925) 608-8400 and seek medical care immediately for rabies risk. Animal Services may be able to identify the owner through prior records. If the owner can be identified, we can pursue a claim. If not, your own health insurance coverage applies, and in some cases (such as a postal worker bitten on the route) workers&rsquo; compensation will cover your treatment.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">What if my child was bitten?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Children&rsquo;s dog bite cases are among the most serious we handle. Kids are bitten on the face and head most often, scarring follows them for life, and reconstructive surgery costs continue as they grow. You can file the claim on your child&rsquo;s behalf as a parent or guardian. Any settlement of a minor&rsquo;s claim must be approved by the court through a <strong>minor&rsquo;s compromise<\/strong> &mdash; we handle the entire petition. Settlement funds are typically placed in a blocked account or structured settlement until the child turns 18.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Does the dog have to be euthanized?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">No. Filing a civil claim against the owner does not automatically result in the dog being euthanized. The dog will be quarantined for rabies observation by Contra Costa Animal Services. Whether the dog is later declared &ldquo;potentially dangerous&rdquo; or &ldquo;vicious&rdquo; is a separate administrative process under California Food &amp; Agricultural Code, and even that designation usually results in containment requirements rather than euthanasia.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">How much are dog bite claims worth?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7.41 8.59L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6 1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">It depends entirely on the severity of the injuries, the medical costs, whether future treatment is needed, lost wages, the degree of scarring or disfigurement, and the available insurance coverage. Children&rsquo;s facial bites with ongoing reconstructive needs are frequently worth substantially more than straightforward adult puncture-wound cases. We do not put a number on a case before understanding its full scope &mdash; that&rsquo;s how victims get short-changed. Free consultation: call us and we&rsquo;ll give you an honest assessment.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- RELATED LINKS -->\n<section class=\"slf-resource-links\">\n  <div class=\"slf-resource-links-wrap\">\n    <h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"slf-resource-links-grid\">\n      <a href=\"\/antioch-personal-injury-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-resource-link-card\">\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-label local\">Antioch Hub<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-title\">Antioch Personal Injury Lawyer<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-desc\">Every Antioch case type, local roads, hospitals, and courts in one place.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-cta\">All Antioch Cases &rarr;<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/antioch-slip-and-fall-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-resource-link-card\">\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-label local\">Antioch Practice Area<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-title\">Antioch Slip and Fall Lawyer<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-desc\">Falls at Antioch stores, apartments, and parking lots.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-cta\">Learn More &rarr;<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/understanding-your-rights-a-guide-to-dog-bite-lawsuits\/\" class=\"slf-resource-link-card\">\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-label local\">Dog Bite Resource<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-title\">Understanding Your Rights: A Guide to Dog Bite Lawsuits<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-desc\">A plain-English walkthrough of California dog bite law, the strict-liability standard, and what victims can recover.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-cta\">Read Guide &rarr;<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/seeking-justice-navigating-wrongful-death-claims-after-a-fatal-dog-attack\/\" class=\"slf-resource-link-card\">\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-label local\">Dog Bite Resource<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-title\">Wrongful Death After a Fatal Dog Attack<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-desc\">When a dog attack proves fatal: how California wrongful death law applies, who can file, and what families can recover.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-cta\">Read Article &rarr;<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/dog-bite-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-resource-link-card\">\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-title\">California Dog Bite Lawyer<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-desc\">Statewide dog bite representation. California strict liability law &mdash; owners pay regardless of prior bites.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-cta\">Learn More &rarr;<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contracosta.ca.gov\/9974\/Animal-Services\" class=\"slf-resource-link-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-label local\">Local Resource<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-title\">Contra Costa County Animal Services<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-desc\">Report a dog bite, check on quarantine status, and access official records for Antioch and unincorporated Contra Costa County.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-resource-link-cta\">Visit Resource &rarr;<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- CTA -->\n<section class=\"slf-resource-cta\">\n  <div class=\"slf-resource-cta-wrap\">\n    <hr class=\"slf-resource-cta-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    <h2>Don&rsquo;t Let the Insurance Company Decide What Your Bite Is Worth.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"slf-resource-cta-sub\">The dog owner&rsquo;s insurer will start low and wait to see if you go away &mdash; especially when scars are still healing and a child&rsquo;s future surgery costs aren&rsquo;t obvious yet. 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