Dog Bite Accident
Dog bite injuries which occur as a result of being attacked by a dog can lead to serious personal injury. Accidents and injuries caused by being attacked by a dangerous dog are among the most severe and extreme types of personal injury that an accident victim can incur. Every year, there are millions of cases in which people are injured as victims of dog mauling and attack dogs which have not been properly trained, restrained, or fenced off from the public.
Dog bite injuries resulting from an attack dog result in personal injury and pain and suffering which require immediate attention at a hospital by an ambulance and deserve the professional attention of a doctor and priority attention of a catastrophic injury accident personal injury lawyer. Dogs may have rabies, and many other diseases which may be contagious if an individual is attacked by a dog. Furthermore, the permanent affects of muscle damage, torn skin and scars, amputation, broken bones, torn tendons and ligaments, as well as the fright, trauma and sense of helpless can quickly change a victim’s life.
When the owner of a dog knows or should have reason to know that their dog is dangerous or poses a threat to the safety of other people, that dog’s owner is responsible for keeping that dog away from potential victims, particularly young children and elderly people. Dow owners and dog walkers also have a duty to keep a dog on a leash during walks in public. Finally, the highest duty arises when the dog’s owner has knowledge that the dog has attacked people in the past.
A victim of an attack by a dog which has caused serious injury to the victim unfortunately understand that traumatic injury is disabling and often prevents a victim from going to work, enjoying hobbies, going to school, and even caring for one’s self. An accident lawyer in Los Angeles who has represented injured victims of catastrophic injury and attack dogs understands how difficult this process can be. At Wilshire Law Firm, we understand your needs and we are here to help you through the process by having an attorney deal with insurance companies and insurance adjusters so that you can focus on getting better and allow your injuries to heal.
California law is currently designed to protect innocent people from becoming victims of dog mauling by imposing statutory strict liability on dog owners for liability for injuries from a being attacked by a dog.
The most commonly dangerous breeds of dogs, which have been found to be the most likely to attack a person and become violent are:
- Pitbulls
- Rottweilers
- Dobermans
Unfortunately, young children, typically less than 10 years old are most prone to become the most injured as a result of dog bite injury and being attacked by a dog.
A personal injury attorney can help to maximize the client’s likelihood of obtaining full compensation for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and often help to arrange for medical treatment which may be otherwise difficult to obtain for someone who does not have medical insurance or a doctor who can work on a lien basis.
A Wilshire Law Firm dog bite injury accident lawyer has experience in providing aggressive representation and effective results for our clients. We are a client-focused firm and we are here to help and answer any questions you may have. If you or someone you know was injured in an accident which has caused serious permanent disabling injuries, please contact an attorney at Wilshire Law Firm for a free consultation.
