Dog Bite Claims
In some states, when a dog bites someone, the owner isn’t liable if he or she didn’t know that their dog was likely to bit. This is called the “one bite rule” because it means that after the first bite, the owner is now aware that the dog has the potential to be aggressive. However, In California, when a dog bites someone, the owner is responsible for any injuries even if the dog hadn’t shown any aggressive tendencies or bitten anyone before. This is called a strict liability law, and it means that the victim doesn’t have to show that the owner did anything wrong but just that their dog bit the victim, and the victim sustained injuries. However, there are some required conditions that must be present before liability can be determined.- The victim must have been in a public place or invited to a private place when bitten, and
- The victim must not have provoked the dog into the attack.
Compensation for Sherman Oaks Dog Bite Injuries
Ideally, each person with a dog has the financial ability to pay for injuries if their dog bites. However, the reality is that unless the owner has some sort of insurance, then many times the victim is left paying for their own injuries. Those who own their own house almost always have homeowner’s insurance that will usually pay for the damages due to a dog bite. This is also true if a renter has taken out a renter’s insurance policy. These policies will typically pay out for damages under the state law where the house is. However, if you or a loved one is a victim of a dog bite, don’t take the word of the insurance company about the availability of insurance. They have one job to do, and that is to deny you money or pay as little as possible. You need to have a professional who knows the law and knows how to deal with insurance companies on your side.Dog Bite Injuries
A dog bite can produce a significant amount of pain and can do serious damage to the victim. Depending on the type of dog, the teeth can penetrate the skin and damage muscle, ligament, nerves, and even bones. Some of the most common injuries to a dog bite victim are:- Puncture wounds.
- Broken bones.
- Eye injuries.
- Head and Neck Injuries.
- Face Injuries.
- Disfigurement
- Permanent Disability
- Emotional Scars
