Sacramento Dog Bite Attorney Protects Victims

Sacramento, California Dog Bite Lawyers

Each year in the United States there are over 4.5 million dog bite attacks reported, and sadly most of the time the victims are children. Hundreds of thousands of people each year require treatment for dog bites. Our Sacramento dog bite attorneys have dealt with numerous cases involving dog bite injuries and we understand the most effective way to handle these cases.

We have the experience necessary to recover the highest possible settlement for physical and emotional damages suffered by the victim. Being bitten by a dog can be one of the most terrifying, violent, and painful incidents one may experience, often leaving permanent scars or disfigurement, and tragically even causing death.

California Dog Bite Laws

According to California Civil Code 3342, if someone is bitten by a dog while they are in a public place, or lawfully in a private place, the dog's owner is liable for all damages suffered by the person bitten. This is true even if the dog's owner was unaware that the dog may behave in a vicious way.

Sacramento dog owners can reduce the risk of their dog biting someone by having their pet neutered, providing proper and safe restraint for the dog, and giving kind and humane treatment to their dog. Parents should also teach their children caution around strange dogs, and they should avoid situations where their child may be near an unfamiliar dog.

Our skilled Sacramento dog bite lawyer can help you recover damages for the injuries you suffered as a result of a dog attack in the Sacramento area. We will prove the liability of the dog owner and prove you were not responsible for the attack.

Sacramento Dog Bite Injury Attorneys Will Protect Your Rights

If you or your child is bitten by a dog, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Make sure to report the bite to Animal Control and/or to the local police department. Whenever possible get the identity of the owner of the dog. If you are contacted by the insurance company of the dog owner, you should get their complete contact information, the claim number, and all other relative information they will provide to you.

Do not discuss responsibility or try to negotiate a settlement without consulting an attorney. Our  Sacramento dog bit attorneys have experience in dealing with the insurance company(s) or dog owner(s) in cases such as these, and can be contacted today for a free case evaluation.