Our Pasadena personal injury attorneys can help victims get full and fair compensation for their injuries. Since 1994, Tedford & Associates has been helping Los Angeles County victims of dog bites get the compensation they need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. If you or a loved one suffered a dog bite, we can help you bring an injury claim against the dog owner.
Representation by a Pasadena personal injury attorney can be your best opportunity to get the compensation you need. And a claim can help hold the dog owner accountable so no one else suffers injury from the dog that harmed you or a loved one. The dog owner, by virtue of owning the pet, has a duty of care to others. When that duty is breached and the dog attacks, causing an injury, that owner is negligent.
No. Unlike some other states, California does not adhere to the “one free bite” policy, allowing a dog owner to get a free pass on a first attack. California is a “strict liability state,” meaning that if a person is bitten by a dog without provocation, the dog owner can be held responsible for any resulting injuries.
While many other states have “one bite” laws that give the benefit of the doubt to dog owners whose dogs have never bitten or attacked anyone before, California does not require dog bite victims to prove that a dog had a history of aggression for an owner to be held legally responsible. With that being said, California does require an extra duty of care on dog owners whose dogs have previously bitten. This same standard applies to bites from other pets such as cats.
In simple terms, California’s policy is that an owner has a responsibility to train, restrain, and control their dog and be mindful of the safety of any people who may be nearby. While many dogs are lovable companions, they are animals and will act on instinct if they feel threatened or afraid. It is up to a dog’s owner to make sure that they cannot cause harm, even if it may be unintentional.
Many personal injury law firms do not take dog bite cases seriously, but we do. Children are often the victims, and they need our help.
We delve into the facts concerning each dog bite case, answering questions such as:
While some breeds, such as pit bulls and Rottweilers, have reputations for biting, they are certainly not the only breeds that do so.
The American Humane Association has reported some alarming statistics:
Seeking immediate medical attention following a dog attack is always a good idea. Medical records will be an important tool for your Pasadena dog bite attorney in establishing the dog owner’s negligence. If a loved one was killed because of a dog’s aggressive behavior, you may have grounds for a wrongful death action.
Injuries resulting from dog bites and aggressive attacks range from relatively minor to severe, in addition to death:
Knowing what to do after a dog bite can be critical to both your help as well as any legal action you may need to take. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, be sure to do the following:
Tedford & Associates in Pasadena helps dog bite and dog attack victims throughout Los Angeles County get the compensation they deserve for their injuries. You pay no legal fees upfront. We offer convenient appointments and are easily accessible just off the Foothill Freeway.
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