Dog Bite Lawyers

Yes, a call to animal control is important. It will alert them to the problem, and if the dog has a history of biting, it can help them take action. The report they create may also provide valuable evidence in your case.

After a bite at an animal shelter, you may have a case for compensation. Animal shelters need to protect you when you’re on their property, just like any other organization.

Authorities could euthanize a dog for biting someone. But whether that happens will depend on the animal’s history and the facts around the attack.

It is always worth calling a lawyer after any animal bite injury. Even if a pet isn’t covered under the homeowner’s insurance policy, it’s possible there are other sources of compensation, such as pet insurance or umbrella policies. We will help you explore every possible avenue to make sure you get What’s Right after an animal bite injury.

Negligence is when unreasonable conduct causes injuries. A California dog bite case requires proof the dog owner did something wrong to cause your injuries. You will need to prove the following to recover damages:

• The dog owner had a duty to keep you reasonably safe from harm.
• The owner failed to do so.
• The dog owner’s conduct enabled the dog to bite you.
• You suffered actual harm from the dog bite.

In California, dog owners are presumed negligent if they violate animal control laws, such as not leashing or containing their dog. If you are bitten by a loose dog, the owner is likely liable under negligence per se, making your case easier to prove.