In 2024, dog bites on U.S. Postal Service workers in California decreased by 3.4% compared to 2023. The total number of attacks fell from 726 to 701. Since 2018, there has been a 12% decline in dog bites against postal workers statewide. However, some major cities experienced an increase in attacks, notably Los Angeles, which rose from 65 to 77 incidents. The average cost for a dog bite claim is approximately $65,000, encompassing various expenses for impacted postal workers.
Fewer California canines attacked mail carriers in 2024 than they did in 2023, with a 3.4% drop in bites, totaling 701 incidents in 2024 from 726 in 2023.
Dog bites of postal workers in California have fallen 12% since 2018, indicating an overall improvement in dog attack statistics despite some cities reporting increases.
Los Angeles saw dog bites on mail carriers increase from 65 to 77, indicating hotter spots for dog attacks amid an overall trend of decline across California.
The average cost for a dog bite claim is approximately $65,000, which includes medical bills and other potential liabilities for dog owners.
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