Dog Bite Claims
In California, the owner of a dog is strictly responsible for any injuries caused by a dog bite or attack on someone. In some states, the owner is only liable if the dog has shown a tendency to bite or be aggressive prior to the attack. However, in California, whether or not a dog shows any sign of viciousness, the owner is liable for any injuries that result from a bite or attack. Dog owners have an ongoing duty to make sure that when they are out in public or around anyone with their dog, they need to make sure that their dog is not a hazard. To make a claim against a dog owner, the victim only has to prove a few things to get compensation:- That the dog injured them (bite or knockdown or other injury), and
- 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.
Dog Bite and Attack Injuries
Whether a dog aggressively bites someone or is overly excited and knocks someone down and injures them, the dog owner is responsible for the actions of their pooch. Kids are especially vulnerable to non-bite dog injuries, as even a wagging tail can injure a small child. Under California law, a dog injury victim is entitled to compensation for any injury that results in an encounter with the dog. At the Law Offices of Steers & Associates, we’ve helped dog attack victims recover financially from a wide range of injuries. Some of the most common injuries that we’ve seen come from a dog attack are:- Puncture wounds
- Infections
- Nerve Damage
- Broken bones
- Eye injuries
- Scars
- Head and Neck Injuries
- Face Injuries
- Permanent Disfigurement
- Permanent Disability
- Emotional Scars
- Mental Anguish
