Name: James Heiting
Phone Number: (951) 682-6400 Office located in Riverside Attorney Profile |
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Name: William D. Shapiro
Phone Number: (909) 890-1000 Office located in San Bernardino Attorney Profile |
Inland Empire Dog Bite Lawyer
Get Compensation for Your Dog Bite Injury in the Inland Empire
Dog bites can occur without warning or provocation, many times the owner or property tenant may be liable for your injuries. According to the graph below, DogsBite.org reports that Pit Bulls account for 69% of fatal dog attacks in 2019.
Dog bites can occur without warning or provocation, many times the owner or property tenant may be liable for your injuries. According to the graph below, DogsBite.org reports that Pit Bulls account for 69% of fatal dog attacks in 2019.
Many insurance companies refuse to insure homeowners who have the following breeds of dogs: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Chow, German Shepherd, or Doberman Pinscher. If you or a family member was attacked by one of these or any other breed of dog you need the help of an experienced San Bernardino injury lawyer.
Animal Attack Attorneys in San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
We've Seen It Before
We've seen some of the worst cases involving dog attacks and sometimes trial is the only route to take to get just compensation for our clients. We have no problem taking your case to a jury trial if the insurance company won't negotiate an equitable settlement. Although most dog owners are responsible, some have a history of owning or purposely training violent dogs... in our opinion these owners are no different than walking around with a loaded gun and having it accidentally discharge.
Proving Your Dog Bite Case
The more we know about the incident, dog owner and animal the better the case we put together. Here's a blog we recently published about what it takes to win a dog bite lawsuit. Once an Inland Empire dog bite attorney take your case, our investigators get to work gathering information and evidence. We'll need anything that you can provide to help put the puzzle pieces into place.
Sometimes it's incredibly difficult to prove that the dog owner knew about the dog's aggressive behavior. Unless there is a public record, veterinary report, HOA compliance or animal control report it can be hard to show negligence on behalf of the dog owner.
Our investigation will help you to find out if:
We've seen some of the worst cases involving dog attacks and sometimes trial is the only route to take to get just compensation for our clients. We have no problem taking your case to a jury trial if the insurance company won't negotiate an equitable settlement. Although most dog owners are responsible, some have a history of owning or purposely training violent dogs... in our opinion these owners are no different than walking around with a loaded gun and having it accidentally discharge.
Proving Your Dog Bite Case
The more we know about the incident, dog owner and animal the better the case we put together. Here's a blog we recently published about what it takes to win a dog bite lawsuit. Once an Inland Empire dog bite attorney take your case, our investigators get to work gathering information and evidence. We'll need anything that you can provide to help put the puzzle pieces into place.
Sometimes it's incredibly difficult to prove that the dog owner knew about the dog's aggressive behavior. Unless there is a public record, veterinary report, HOA compliance or animal control report it can be hard to show negligence on behalf of the dog owner.
Our investigation will help you to find out if:
- The dog was vicious or aggressive – Was the dog known to bite or attack people or other animals? Chances are that if a dog has exhibited aggressive behavior in the past they may present an unreasonable risk.
- The dog was handled carelessly – Does the owner have a history of allowing the dog to roam freely off-leash or outside of a fence? This could show that the dog owner was negligent in the care of the dog.
- The dog owner had knowledge of the dog's aggression – If the dog owner had prior knowledge that their dog had attacked or killed another animal or person the owner should have known it could present a danger.
California Strict Liability for Dog Bites
California follows a strict liability rule when it comes to dog bites. According to the California Civil Code Section 3342, dog owners are generally held responsible for injuries caused by their dogs biting someone in a public place or lawfully in a private place, regardless of the dog's previous behavior or the owner's knowledge of that behavior.
Under this strict liability rule, a dog owner is typically liable for any damages caused by their dog biting someone, even if it is the dog's first bite or if the owner had no reason to know the dog would bite. This means that the owner may be held legally responsible for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from the dog bite.
Under this strict liability rule, a dog owner is typically liable for any damages caused by their dog biting someone, even if it is the dog's first bite or if the owner had no reason to know the dog would bite. This means that the owner may be held legally responsible for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from the dog bite.
No Fee Until We Deliver a Successful Verdict or Settlement
All compensation for our service is on a contingency basis, meaning that if we do not win your case we don’t get paid a dime. This means that all of the costs that normally occur with a personal injury case is our responsibility until we have delivered the best possible outcome. Because of this, our interests are aligned and we fight to get the best result for your unique circumstance.
All compensation for our service is on a contingency basis, meaning that if we do not win your case we don’t get paid a dime. This means that all of the costs that normally occur with a personal injury case is our responsibility until we have delivered the best possible outcome. Because of this, our interests are aligned and we fight to get the best result for your unique circumstance.
Contact an Experienced Inland Empire Personal Injury Attorney Today.
The attorneys on this website serve all courts throughout Southern California and can meet you at your home or hospital if you can’t come to one of their 2 office locations. Contact us today for a free consultation if you or a family member as been in a vehicle accident or injured due to the negligence of an individual or corporation. We can answer your immediate questions over the phone and set up a time to meet in person.
The attorneys on this website serve all courts throughout Southern California and can meet you at your home or hospital if you can’t come to one of their 2 office locations. Contact us today for a free consultation if you or a family member as been in a vehicle accident or injured due to the negligence of an individual or corporation. We can answer your immediate questions over the phone and set up a time to meet in person.
