Our law firm has helped many individual who have suffered dog bites and dog attacks receive monetary compensation for the injuries they have suffered. In some instances victims of dog attacks are not bitten but still suffer injuries from being knocked over by the animals jumping on them. Victims are able to receive compensation form […]
Every year thousands of individuals suffer harm due to the vicious propensity of a dog. In some cases injuries sustained by victims are not due to any dog bites but by being knocked down or knocked over by large breeds of dogs jumping on victims. Individuals who have sustained any type of harm caused by […]
Every dog bite presents two entirely different claims. First, you have the physical bodily injuries. This includes tissue damage, nerve damage and disfigurement. Second, you have injuries that are not visible i.e. psychological. This includes nigh tremors, fear, anxiety and loss of sleep. However, unlike your physical injuries, psychological damages are not so apparent. Such […]
Dog bites and severe dog attacks are a serious concern facing residents of Kern County California. Dog bite can be devastating experiences resulting in serious injuries, permanent disabilities, psychological trauma and lost time at work. Our personal injury attorneys have compiled an informative list of some of the most important laws for individuals who seek […]
California and San Diego Dog Bite laws including leash laws are designed to mitigate the risk of K-9 attacks on unsuspecting individuals. Below is important information regarding dog bite laws and personal injury claims in San Diego County California. Legal Assistance: If you have any other legal questions that need to be answered feel free […]
One of the most common, but overlooked issues after a dog bite is post traumatic stress. This can include night terrors, anxiety, fear or other emotional issues which can occur. These types of issues can manifest into physical conditions if they are not properly treated. Insurance companies will almost always down play or flat out […]
A 63-year-old female Antelope Valley resident died Thursday morning after she was attacked by a group of pit bulls. Local police were called in at around 9:30 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013 after witnesses reported an attack on Avenue S between 110th Street East and 113th Street East. One Onlooker attempted to divert the […]
Knowledge of the law is the most important factors required to successfully protect your right to monetary compensation under the law. The state of California institutes Strict Liability on owners of dog who have bitter and harmed others. California Civil Code Section 3342: Under California Civil codes strict liability is placed where dog bite occurs […]
Colton San Bernardino County California – An elderly 74 year old woman was severely attacked by a pitbull in Colton California over the weekend resulting in catastrophic injuries. According to investigators at the scene of the incident and hospital officials Margarita Negrete, a 74 year old elderly females, suffered severe head wounds when she was […]
A dog bite can be an intense situation. Victims are often left emotionally damaged from the incident, and relive moments of fear and pain for years. In certain unfortunate situations pregnant woman get attacked by a dangerous or vicious dog. As a result the stress, pain and aggravation from the incident can cause the termination […]
Dog bites and bites form other animals have the potential to result in serious and often life threatening infections. Common infections resulting from animal attack include, rabies, strep, staph infections capnocytophaga, tetanus, and herpes. In some rare instance infections from dog bite can be so severe as to result in forced amputations of limbs, Complex […]
A dog attack or any animal nite can leave long lasting scars on your body. Many times the victim may never heal from the injuries. Certain breeds of dogs are trained almost instinctively to attack your face and neck. These dogs have tremendous abilities to systematically target and attack these vulnerable areas of the body. […]
Being attacked by an animal is a traumatic event for innocent victims and their loved ones. Serious injuries and permanent disabilities can result from dog bite attacks including Nerve Damage, Permanent Scarring, Internal bleeding, facial lacerations and disfigurement and sadly in many cases fatalities. It’s no wonder victims of dog attacks feel they have no […]
Dog bites are one of the most common causes of serious injuries to children. Puncture wounds result from a K9 fangs and or claws puncturing the skin of a victim. Many individuals mistakenly believe puncture wounds to be a minor to moderate injury, however in many instances deep puncture wounds can result in serious medical […]
Being attacked by a dog can be a traumatic experience. These injuries can often materialize into nerve damage, which can result in long term damage requiring extensive therapy. Hand injuries are some of the most complicated types of injuries and require long term care to correct. Our hands are one of the most complex areas […]
Another tragic report of a 84 year old woman suffering from serious injuries after being mauled by pit bulls who escaped from their owners home. Reports indicate that a 84 year old woman was mauled in Jarupa Valley in California after the two pit bulls escaped by digging under the fence of their owners home. […]
Under the United States Common law System Dog Bite cases are regarded as personal injury claims within the common law jurisdiction of tort law. Individuals which practice tort law in the United States are generally referred to Personal Injury Attorneys or Personal Injury Litigators. However not all personal injury attorneys are the same. The legal […]
A four year old girl was brutally attacked and bitten by a Pit Bull in San Diego California. According to officials the girl named Hailey Nunez has spent more than a week in the hospital recovering from the serious dog bite wounds to the face and body inflicted on her by a 65 pound pit […]
Dog bites are one of the most numerous types of personal injury. The most dangerous dog breeds are usually midsized and large breeds like Pit-bulls Rottweiler’s and Akita’s. So it came as a great surprise for many when a three pound Chihuahua was designated a ‘Dangerous dog’ by authorities in the Canadian city of Windsor […]
Dog attacks and dog bites are a tragedy for innocent victims and their facilities. A key question our clients who have been attacked by a dog ask our attorneys before retaining us as their legal representation in their claim is “how much is my dog bite injury claim worth?” The value of a dog bite […]
Are male dogs more dangerous than female dogs? Dog bites and animal attack or one of the work personal injury issues we face in our law firm. The reason for this is dog’s have a prevalence of attacking children and such attack have the propensity to cause serious lifelong injuries and child fatalities. According to […]
Orange County has one of the highest dog ownership rates in the state of California. As a result dog bite in Orange County have witnessed a rise over the past decade. This page is intended as a brief introduction of General California Dog Bite Laws and Orange County statutes and ordinances passed protect OC residence […]
Dog bites account for over one third of all home insurance claim settlements and recoveries. Based upon data from the home owner’s insurance survey, an estimated $500 million dollars per year is paid by property owner insurance companies for Dog Bites, Animal Attacks and Dog Mauling across the state of California. As such, in recent […]