Dogs are man’s best friend, but we know that a dog bite or attack can happen at any time. They can get territorial or overexcited and attack someone. At the Law Offices of Steers & Associates, we feel that people should be able to enjoy a walk down the street or a picnic in the park without fear of a dog bite injury.

When this happens, the people of North Hollywood have a place to go to find out their rights and get someone in their corner to get them the compensation they deserver.

Dog Bite Claims

In California, if a dog bites someone, the owner of the dog is liable for all injuries and financial losses associated with the incident. This is true even if the owner did nothing wrong and had no prior warning that his or her dog was vicious or had a tendency to bite.

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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.

Getting Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries in North Hollywood

Many times when someone is injured, the person who is responsible has insurance—such as an auto policy—that will cover damages. If the owner has a home, they probably have a homeowner’s policy, or if the rent, they might have renters insurance. Many times, these policies will pay for the damages if their insured is liable for a dog bite claim.

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. Insurance companies don’t work for you, rather they have one job to do and that is to pay as little as possible.

Because of this, you need a professional on your side when going up against the insurance company of their highly-paid attorneys.

Dog Bite Injuries

A dog bite can be painful and produce serious and long-lasting injuries. At the Law Offices of Steers & Associates, we understand that your injury and circumstances are not like every other dog bite victim’s. Your injury is different and the impact of the attack is different, and we have experience in all sorts of dog bite injuries and can tailor our strategy based on your circumstances. 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

Depending on the severity of the wounds, and any permanent damage to the victim, the law allows for certain damages that are intended to help the victim recover from the accident both physically and financially.

Dog Bite Compensation

When someone is attacked by a dog, and seriously injured, they eventually want to know how much compensation they are allowed under the law. In California, the dog owner is responsible for all injuries and financial losses caused by the bite.

The amount is impacted by three things, the severity of the injury, the impact the injury has on your life, and the policy limit of the dog owner’s insurance. If the injuries are severe and they greatly impact your like, such as you have to change professions or you are left permanently scarred or disabled, then the policy limits might come into play.

The bottom line is, you need an attorney who knows where to look for compensation sources, is experienced in making claims that include all types of losses based on the injury and how it has affected your life.

Contact a North Hollywood Dog Bite Attorney

The best thing to do when you’ve been bitten by a dog is to talk to an attorney who has experience with dog bite cases.  At the Law Offices of Steers & Associates, we offer a free consultation where you can talk to an attorney about your case.

Call the Law Offices of Steers & Associates at 800 824 5416 or click here to contact us online. We have attorneys with years of experience dealing with every type of motor vehicle accident, and we get results against the insurance companies and their highly-paid lawyers. Call us now to even the playing field and get the compensation you deserve.

 

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