El Centro Dog Bite Injury Attorney

When you research dog bite laws in California, you will find that the legal system is relatively simple and easy to understand with regard to dog bites and the responsibility for the harm they cause. The state views dog bites as a strict liability incident. The civil code states, “The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place.” What that means for you as the victim of a dog bite is that there are very few reasons you would be responsible for the bite injury you suffered and the expenses or losses created as a result of the dog bite. But even knowing that the dog’s owner is liable for the harm caused by their dog, you should still grab the phone and contact the El Centro dog bite injury attorneys at DTLA Law Group.

As you might have gathered, in almost every case, a dog owner is responsible for the harm caused by their pet. They are legally obligated to remain in control of the animal at all times, from when it is in the house or out in the year to times when the dog is on a leash and in public. Even when a dog jumps from a fenced-in yard, breaks their leash, and runs away, the owner is still technically responsible for what the animal does. There are only two general exceptions to that liability that include:

• Any time someone is abusing or hurting a dog, the dog is permitted to protect itself by biting its attacker, and in these cases, the owner is not held responsible for the harm caused by the dog
• If the person who a dog bites is unlawfully on the property, such as an intruder or stalker who is not permitted on or invited onto private property, the owner is not responsible for the harm caused by the dog when biting the intruder

These are the only two times a dog owner should not be held accountable for the expenses and losses the victim of a dog bite faces. If you have questions about your dog bite incident or holding a dog owner accountable for the harm their pet caused, please contact DTLA Law Group today.

Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the hazards associated with any dog bite that breaks even a single layer of skin. They only consider a dog bite a serious injury when there is massive damage to the flesh, heavy bleeding, or crushing injuries that could include broken bones and other soft tissue damage. So, when they suffer what appears to be a minor dog bite that might not even bleed, they do not bother to contact the dog owner or gather any vital information about the animal and contact information for their owner and vet.

This is a significant mistake because all dogs have many kinds of bacteria in their saliva that are harmful to humans and can even result in a loss of life. In addition, these bacteria are not dangerous to the dog, so they can be considered perfectly healthy, and yet their bit can still create health concerns for the victim. All it takes is a single tooth to break the human skin and allow a drop of saliva into the body to face the risk of these infections and illnesses:

• Cellulitis
• Strep
• Staph
• Bone infections
• Blood infections

In addition, if you are bitten by a stray dog or one that you cannot contact the owner, it is possible that you will need to get various shots and treatments to ensure you do not suffer any of these illnesses and die. Please seek immediate medical treatment and an assessment of any dog bite injury. Then contact the expert El Centro dog bite injury attorneys at DTLA Law Group to discuss legal action that could cover the cost of any medical care or other expenses caused by the dog bite injuries you suffered.

As the victim of a dog bite injury or any personal injury in California, you must understand that the court awards no predetermined amounts for specific injuries or incidents. Instead, the court reviews each case independently and determines the compensation awarded to the victim based on their actual losses and expenses. Working closely with your El Centro dog bite injury legal team at DTLA Law Group, you will gather all the documentation for the allowable expenses you face because of the dog bite injury. The items typically used in the process of determining a compensation amount include but are not always limited to:

• The cost to replace any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the dog bite incident in El Centro
• All legal costs associated with preparing, filing, and litigating your El Centro dog bite injury lawsuit
• Your lost income if the dog bite injuries prevented you from returning to your regular job until you were fully healed and cleared by a medical professional to return to your duties at work
• All current and projected medical expenses related to the dog bite injuries, including any emotional or mental health care for the trauma and stress caused by the incident

In cases with severe injuries or a lengthy recovery time, the victim is permitted to seek additional compensation for their pain and suffering. Because this amount is not documented, like lost income or medical expenses, you will turn to your DTLA Law Group El Centro dog bite injury attorney for guidance in selecting a fair and reasonable amount for this aspect of your compensation. They will typically refer to recently resolved cases with similar injuries and details to ensure you are including an amount that is likely to be granted by the court for this aspect of the lawsuit compensation.

Dog bite injury victims are given two years from the date of the injury incident to file their claim with the court. If the case is not filed when the time limit expires, the victim loses the right to seek compensation and justice for the harm caused by the dog bite. In addition, minimal exceptions would provide you added time to file your case once the original time limit has passed. Please reach out to DTLA Law Group today to discuss your case and the time remaining to file your El Centro dog bite injury lawsuit.

When DTLA Law Group is hired to handle your El Centro dog bite injury lawsuit, you are never asked to pay any fees or expenses upfront. Instead, our firm handles everything, including paying the filing fees on your behalf. We only get paid for our services and reimbursed for our investment in the case after it is resolved, and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover these costs. Finally, if your DTLA Law Group El Centro dog bite injury attorney fails to win your case and deliver that much needed compensating you owe the firm nothing. Please reach out to our staff today to discuss your injuries and the potential for a lawsuit to help cover your losses and expenses.

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