Dog Bites

Need a dog bite lawyer in Orange County, CA?

Of the 4.5 million people bitten by dogs each year, about 900,000 need medical attention. While only a few dog attacks prove fatal, bites to the face can require extensive plastic surgery and may result in permanent disfigurement. This is especially troublesome because most children who suffer dog bites are bitten in the face. Kids, often drawn to dogs, and older people less able to defend themselves are the most common dog-attach victims.

If you, a family member, or a pet has been injured by a dog, you should contact an attorney specializing in dog bite cases. Our Orange County, CA dog bite attorneys can advise you of your rights whether you have been bitten, mauled, or knocked over by a dog. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, pain, and psychological distress.

Experienced Dog Bite Lawyers Serving Orange County

Masih Kazerouni, is adept in all forms of personal injury law, with a decade of experience dealing with dog bite cases and negligent animal owners. He and his team at Pro Injury Attorneys can ensure your rights are protected. For a free consultation call (833) 776-3777. There is no fee unless we win your case.

California’s dog bite law

California statutes hold that dog owners are absolutely responsible for any injuries caused by their animals. Any victim is entitled to full compensation from the owner, whether the owner had reason to suspect the dog could become aggressive or not. That the dog had never shown prior viciousness or that the animal was restrained are not valid defenses. To force the dog’s owner to pay, all the victim needs to do is prove the defendant is the owner of the animal that attacked them and that the bite occurred at a time and place the victim was legally entitled to be.

Who is responsible for damages?

If you’re concerned that your filing a claim could cause bad blood between you and the friend, relative, or neighbor who owns the dog, don’t be. The dog owner’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance company will pay your injury claim; the money won’t be coming out of your friend’s pocket.

When you hire Pro Injury Attorneys, we will interview the animal’s owner and if need be, engage an insurance-tracing firm to determine with whom they are insured and the policy limit. This will ensure there is enough insurance to cover your treatment.

Dog attack considerations

In addition to assessing the cost of the physical damage that dog bites cause, an attorney can ensure you get compensated for other consequences of an animal attack:

• Scarring – The lawyers at Pro Injury Attorneys can put you in touch with trusted plastic surgeons to determine whether there will be any lasting physical evidence of a dog bite and what procedures may be required to minimize the damage. This can increase the award to which you are entitled.
• Non-contact Injuries – Even if you avoid a dog attack, you could suffer an injury. Especially if you are older or physically limited, evading an onrushing animal may cause you to fall and break a bone, twist or sprain an ankle, or do other damage. The dog’s owner – not you – should pay the associated medical bills.
• Emotional trauma – The memory of facing down a vicious dog can have a lasting effect. Pro Injury Attorneys can recommend psychologists who can evaluate you for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other emotional issues resulting from your experience. Counseling costs would be covered in the damages you receive.

Call us!

If you or someone you know has been injured in a dog attack call an Orange County, CA dog bite attorney from Pro Injury Attorneys for a free consultation: (833) 776-3777. Only by hiring an experienced, specialized personal injury attorney can you be assured you will receive fair treatment from the insurance company.