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Animal Attacks at Wine Tour Accident Injury Attorney


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Whether you live in California or come to the state for a visit, a wine tour is one of many activities that you can explore. Lots of people plan these outings for family, friends, and coworkers as a way to learn more about wine making, along with tasting the varieties offered by a specific winery. A typical wine tour includes touring the vineyards, learning about the harvest, and the process of producing wines that you can sample and purchase.

Some people also enjoy the animals that are on-site at wineries, like dogs and cats. But you can also find horses and other livestock animals such cows, donkeys, and mules in wineries throughout California. Along with tasting different wines, guests enjoy seeing and interacting with animals that they are not normally exposed to in their daily lives.

Unfortunately, there are incidents of dog bites and other animal attacks during wine tours. These incidents can happen due to an animal being aggressive, but even the most well behaved pet can lash out from time to time. Or, it might be an issue of overexcitement rather than aggression, which we often see in wine tour accidents where a large dog jumps on someone and knocks them over.

No matter the reason, the owners and operators of the winery have a duty of care to those they invite on the property. And you as the victim have certain rights when you are injured by someone else’s pet or livestock. A wine tour accident lawyer at our office can advise you of the legal actions that are available to you.

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Suing the Winery for Injuries by Animals on the Property

If you were injured by an animal that’s owned or being housed at the winery (even on a temporary basis), you may have the right to file a claim against the owner for monetary damages. As an example, California law allows you to sue a dog owner if their pet causes you bodily harm. You can do this even in situations where the dog has no prior history of bites or incidents of aggression. However, if it’s found that the dog had good reason to attack, that can take away your right to compensation for an animal attack. For instance, it’s reasonable that an animal defends itself from someone that is abusing it. Dogs may also be justified in hurting someone that has broken into the property in spite of clear warning signs.

Some cases are more complex than others when it comes to animal attacks during a wine tour. A common example involves animals that are being boarded on the property, like horses at a stable or an on-site animal rescue. The owner’s family and friends, or even staff members, may be allowed to bring their dog or another pet to the winery, and this may be the animal that hurt you. In these situations, liability may be split between the winery owner and the person the animal belongs to.

Due to these and other elements that may be involved, advice from a wine tour animal attack injury attorney is highly recommended.

Average Settlement for a Dog Bite / Animal Injury Claim

A lawsuit for being injured by a dog or any other animal can settle for anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000. It’s worth noting that the majority of claims at our office settle for over $50,000, and this is due to the severity of injury, long-term complications, and many other factors. Aside from the physical injuries, some of these attacks cause mental health issues like phobias, panic attacks, and insomnia. These are just some of the issues that can play a role in case values for a personal injury claim. With that in mind, please take a moment to contact our legal team if you would like to find out the potential amount you can recover as an accident victim.

How Long Do these Cases Take to Settle?

Claims for injuries inflicted by animals can take between 6 and 12 months to settle. But there are cases that fall outside of this range, meaning it can take anywhere from a few weeks to 3 or more years before a wine tour accident case is fully resolved. However, we would say that most cases are settled in less than 2 years, either by direct negotiations with the insurance company or with help from a certified mediator. There are a small percentage of lawsuits that go to trial, but this is very unusual. If it turns out that a trial is necessary, obtaining compensation via jury verdict will take several years from start to finish.

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Time Limit to Sue the Animal or Property Owner

If you were bitten or injured in other way by an animal that’s kept by someone else, the deadline for a lawsuit is 2 years from the incident date. Exceptions can be made, but only in rare circumstances, like the victim being physically or mentally incapacitated to the point where they were unable to file a claim. So, it’s almost always a given that the courts allow no more than 2 years for a personal injury case, no matter how and where you were injured.

We know that you have enough to deal at this time, so allow us to help by handling all matters related to your case, from gathering evidence to filing a claim for damages like medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. All you have to do is call us 24/7 and talk to a lawyer with experience in dog bites and animal attacks.

Contact Us Today

The legal team of DTLA Law Group is available to you day and night if you were injured by a horse, cow, dog, cat, or any other animal at a California winery. To see if filing an accident claim is right for you, please schedule a free case review with one of our legal experts. If you wish to retain us for a lawsuit, you can be sure that we will fight tirelessly on your behalf, using the knowledge and skills we have acquired over several decades.

We also have a contingency fee system known as the Zero Fee Guarantee, so we will never ask you to pay for the cost of legal services. Instead, we include the cost of legal fees to the settlement you are owed, which is paid to us directly by the party at fault. As a result, our payment is based on winning your case and securing the settlement you deserve.

For more information on how we can be of help to you after a wine tour animal attack accident, contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation.


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