Who is Liable for a Dog Bite Injury in California?
Posted on Jul 17, 2013 9:35am PDT
According to laws in the state of California, a dog owner is legally liable
for the actions of his or her dog, especially in cases where the dog bites
or attacks another person. If you are attacked and/or bitten by another
person's dog, regardless of the circumstances that led up to the incident,
you may have grounds to file an insurance claim or sue the dog's owner
for all expenses relating to your injuries. When a dog has a history of
violent or vicious behavior, the dog owner take reasonable precautions
to ensure the dog will not repeat such behavior. In cases where the dog
has never attacked another person those types of safety measures may not
be in place. As dogs are animals, any number of scenarios could potentially
set them off and cause a vicious attack, often with serious consequences,
even death.
For the past 30 years, our firm has been successfully representing personal
injury victims in and around the Long Beach area. One of our primary areas
of expertise involves
dog bite cases. We have extensive knowledge of the California Dog Bite Law and
how to get results in a lawsuit or claim. You should not be held responsible
for the expenses associated with your dog bite injury. To help pursue
the compensation you deserve, we recommend you consult with a dog bite
attorney at our firm as soon as possible. We will be able to review your
specific case, educate you on the laws pertaining to dog bites in the
state of California, advise you on how to proceed and help prepare a claim
on your behalf. Should you need aggressive representation we will fight
hard to see that your interests and rights are protected.
If you have been attacked or bitten by a dog you need to contact the Law
Office of Leonard Matsuk to speak with a Long Beach dog bite lawyer.