Legal Help in San Diego After Dog Bites or Animal Attacks
In California, animal owners are responsible for their animals. This is true for dog owners as well as owners of wild animals — such as lions, snakes or horses used for commercial or entertainment purposes.
A person who suffers dog bites has the right to seek compensation from the dog owner. There are limited exceptions under California law, for example there may be a bar to financial recovery if the dog bite victim expressly provoked the dog into attacking. But in almost all cases, the dog owner is financially and legally responsible for injuries caused if their dog attacks and bites an adult or child.
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Dog bites can result in severe injuries — especially to the hands and face. Recovering from dog bites often requires one or more surgeries to minimize or prevent serious scarring or disfigurement. Dog attacks often also cause short-term or long-term psychological trauma, especially when the dog bite victim is a child.
At Bender & Gritz, our goal is to recover the highest possible amount of financial compensation for victims of dog bites or animal attacks. We calculate the amount of wages lost due to time off work, the dollar value of unpaid medical bills, the cost of any future medical care such as surgeries or psychological counseling, and we work with experts to calculate a dollar value for the victim's pain and suffering.
$250,000 Settlement: We recently recovered a $250,000 settlement for a 50-year-old woman who incurred back injuries and facial scarring after being attacked by a pit bull dog. Read more about past verdicts and settlements we have achieved for our clients in personal injury cases.
Consult a Lawyer at Bender & Gritz ● No Recovery, No Fee
From our office in San Diego, we represent injury victims throughout Southern California. We handle all injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients pay no attorneys' fees in advance. We only collect our fees if and when we achieve a settlement or jury award on your behalf.
To make an appointment, call us toll-free at 866-603-7941 or send us an e-mail.
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