California Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

Dogs are the pet of choice for many Americans and are trusted members of the family. But when a dog bites or attacks someone, victims often need the help of a dog bite injury lawyer who has experience in this area of personal injury law. While every dog owner believes that their pet is not capable of biting or attacking someone, these unfortunate events continue to happen daily.

Each year, there are over 4 million dog bites reported in America. While most dog bites are not fatal, there are an estimated 48,600 emergency room visits for dog bites in the state of California every year that involve serious injuries that require medical attention. If you were bitten or attacked by someone’s dog, you must take legal action to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. At the Ibrahim Law Firm, our California dog bite injury lawyers can help you recover fair compensation while holding the negligent dog owner responsible for the harm you have suffered.

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How Can a California Dog Bite Injury Attorney Help?

If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog, even if the animal belongs to a relative, neighbor, or friend, and you sustained injuries, it’s worth reaching out to an experienced dog bite injury attorney at the Ibrahim Law Firm for legal advice and guidance. We can meet with you to discuss your options and come up with the best strategy to pursue compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages you incurred as a result of the injuries you sustained in the attack.

If you decide to hire us, our dog bite injury attorneys can help in many ways, including:

Investigating the incident
Gathering evidence
Interviewing witnesses
Consulting with experts
Calculating damages
Filing paperwork
Handling all communication with the insurance company
Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
Representing you in court

California Dog Bite Laws

California is a strict liability state. This means that a dog owner is strictly liable for any injuries caused by their pet to another person.

The state’s strict liability law will only apply in cases where an individual is lawfully in a private area and is attacked by a dog or is attacked in a public area. California’s strict liability law will not apply if the injured individual was attacked when they were trespassing on someone’s property.

Additionally, if the injured party was provoking the dog, teasing, or harming the animal, the dog’s owner will not be held liable for any injuries.

What Should I Do After a Dog Attack?

Dog bites can result in serious medical complications if left untreated, including infection.

If you were bitten or attacked by a dog, the following steps can protect your health and your legal claim:

Seek medical attention. A dog bite can result in life-changing injuries. Go to the emergency room or urgent care after you’ve been bitten by a dog.
Gather information. Following the attack, obtain as much information as possible, such as the location of the animal, the dog owner’s name, address, contact information, and insurance information.
Take photos. Take photos of the scene of the attack, the surroundings, the animal, and your injuries.
Obtain witness contact information. If anyone witnessed the accident, obtain their name and contact information.
Report the incident. Report the incident to local law enforcement or animal control so they can create an official record of the date and time the attack took place, what parties were involved, a description of your injuries, and what occurred.
Contact a dog bite injury lawyer. Contact a dog bite injury lawyer at the Ibrahim Law Firm as soon as possible to schedule a free legal consultation.

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Types Of Dog Bite Injuries

Many dog bites are minor and will only require basic medical treatment. However, some bites can result in devastating injuries that can require extensive ongoing medical care.

Some of the most common types of dog bite injuries include:

Puncture wounds

Soft tissue damage

Nerve damage

Infection

Broken bones

Crush injuries

Loss of limb or digits

Organ damage

What Types Of Compensation Can I Recover After a Dog Attack?

Victims of dog attacks have the right to demand compensation from the owner of the animal. Different types of economic and non-economic damages you’re entitled to may include:

Past and future medical costs
Pain and suffering
Lost wages
Personal property damage
Emotional distress
Loss of quality of life
Loss of enjoyment of life
Permanent disability
Scarring and disfigurement

And more.

Your attorney will carefully review your case and assess damages to ensure you pursue every penny of compensation you’re entitled to.

What is the Statute Of Limitations?

In California, you will have two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation from the negligent party. If you miss this important deadline your case may be dismissed and you will be unable to recover any compensation for your economic and non-economic damages. At the Ibrahim Law Firm, our experienced dog bite injury lawyers will handle every aspect of your case, including ensuring your lawsuit is filed within the statute of limitations. When you work with a member of our legal team, you can focus on healing and recovering from your injuries, as your attorney fights for the fair compensation you deserve.

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A dog bite or dog attack can be traumatic, painful, and costly. At the Ibrahim Law Firm, our team of experienced California dog bite injury lawyers understand the many complexities that surround these types of cases and know how to conduct an in-depth investigation that will uncover the truth and prove liability. If you were bitten or attacked by a dog, you must take legal action. Contact the Ibrahim Law Firm today to schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced member of our legal team to learn how we can help.

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