Dog Bites Lawyers In Rocklin, Mission Viejo, Union City & Porterville
Not everyone realizes this, but if you’re the victim of a dog bite in California, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. This means there is extra responsibility placed on dog owners. If you are a dog owner, and your dog bites another person, you will often be held liable for the injuries your dog has caused, even if your dog does not have a history of biting people.
This is different from dog biting laws in other states. In many states there is a “one-bite” rule. This means that an owner is not liable for any bite caused by their dog until the pet has attacked or has mauled someone. Owners are only liable if there is a history, no matter how brief, of the dog biting other people, or even pets.
Personal liability cases involving dog bites can be complex. The legal system in California is set up to protect victims of dog bites. However, there are many considerations that need to be met in order to get the damages you deserve for the injury you’ve received.
Get Legal Help Immediately
It’s important to make sure that you get legal help immediately after you’ve been bitten by a dog. Too many people are unsure of what to do after being bitten by a dog, and as a result, compromise the effectiveness of their claims. Here’s a brief summary of what you should do to make sure that you get the financial compensation you deserve for the trauma of being bitten by a dog.
- Avail medical treatment for your injuries. Some may be tempted to tough it out and see what happens. Others may be concerned about the cost of treatment. If you’ve been injured, you need to get the bite looked at and medically treated. Not only is this better for your health, but it will also provide a record of your injuries.
- Collect evidence for your claim by taking pictures. Write down details of what happened. It’s suggested you get insurance information, although dog owners may not be willing to provide this information to you. They may also not be willing to provide contact information about the owner. This is where details of the situation and location of the dog when it bit you becomes important. Take photos. If there are witnesses, see if you can get their contact info.
Compensation in Dog Bite Cases
Approximately 5 million people are bit by dogs annually in the United States. Many of these cases do not reach the ears of personal injury lawyers so people have been permanently scarred and disfigured without receiving compensation for injuries and damages. You don’t need to be one of those people.
Some of the injuries and damages that you should not have to pay yourself include:
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- ER and Medical bills
- Lost income
- Cost of surgeries, if needed
- Punitive damages when owners behaved egregiously
Contact Braff Injury Law Offices In Rocklin, Mission Viejo, Union City & Porterville to make sure that you are financially compensated for the injuries and damages you sustained from a dog bite. At Braff Injury Law Offices, we are here today for premier legal representation.