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Dog Bites
Dog bites are terrifying. They can cause extensive injury, permanent scarring,
and instill a lifelong terror of dogs, even ones that pose no threat. Child victims
may suffer from a dog phobia that persists well into adulthood. Both psychological
and physical damage may occur.
If you’ve been bitten by a dog, The Accident Duo may be able to help you pursue
compensation for your injuries. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may
need medical care for years to come, along with possible psychological therapy to
help you cope with your fear of dogs.
The good news is that California has some of the most stringent dog bite laws in
the country. California law is clear: it holds dog owners responsible for the actions
of their dogs. It is the dog owner’s responsibility to confine and control the animal
so it does not harm anyone.
It is not always difficult to bring a claim for this type of lawsuit, but there are
important facts that must be proven. You must prove the dog’s ownership, show proof
of harm, and demonstrate that the dog directly caused the injury.
The victim must also have been bitten while on public property or while legally on
private property. This means that if the dog was loose on the street and attacked you,
or if you were legally on the dog owner’s property at the time of the attack, you may
have a case.
The strength of your case will depend mostly upon the degree of injury involved.
California law requires you to bring your case within two years of the injury, so it
is important to speak with an experienced dog bite attorney as soon as possible.
California Civil Code 3342 is the statute that places liability for a dog’s behavior
on the owner. In other words, this law states that the owner knew or should have known
about possible dangers from the dog and should have taken precautions.
For example, if the dog owner knew that the animal was nervous around strangers, the
owner should have confined it somewhere it could not bite anyone. When an owner fails
to control the dog and someone is injured, the victim may have the right to pursue
compensation.
California Civil Code 3342.5 is the menacing dog statute. It states that after a dog
has bitten any person at least twice, the owner may be subject to an action by the city
attorney or district attorney.
This action can force the dog owner to prove that precautions have been taken to prevent
the dog from biting again. It can also result in the removal or destruction of the animal
if necessary.
If you’ve been the victim of a dog bite accident, you’ve already been traumatized. At
The Rezvani Law Firm, let The Accident Duo guide you through the legal system and help
you pursue the compensation you deserve.
We offer a free consultation and a contingency fee arrangement. This means we take our
fees after we win your case. You pay nothing upfront. Call us today and we will get
started on your case right away.
Call our offices today and speak to an experienced accident lawyer to properly protect
your interests and rights.
Call us today at (310) 694-9500 for a free consultation.
