Van Nuys is a community of dog lovers. You can see citizens walking their dogs, playing with them in the parks, and even meeting up with others at a dog lovers club. Kids love dogs too and are naturally drawn to them.

The only problem is, sometimes dogs can get a bit aggressive or territorial and end up biting someone. When this happens, the victim can be physically and emotionally injured and require substantial treatment to get back to 100 percent.

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.

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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:

  1. That the dog injured them (bite or knockdown or other injury), and
  2. The victim must have been in a public place or invited to a private place when bitten, and
  3. The victim must not have provoked the dog into the attack.

If any of these can’t be proven, then the owner isn’t liable.

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

If you’ve suffered any of these or any injury from a dog attack, contact an attorney right away who can help you retrieve compensation for your medical bills and diminished quality of life.

Contact a Van Nuys Personal Injury Attorney

The best thing to do when injured by a dog is to talk to a Van Nuys Personal Injury Attorney who has supported other dog bite victims in the Van Nuys area.

Call the Law Firm 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 personal injury, 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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