San Diego Dog Attack Lawyer

Victims of dog attacks are often dog lovers or people who did nothing to provoke an animal and suffer serious injuries after an attack. At Triumph Law, our dedicated and experienced San Diego dog attack lawyer can help you determine your legal options after such an event. That includes building a strong case for you to recover your damages fully.

The lasting impact of an animal attack does not have to overrun your life when you work with a San Diego personal injury lawyer. Our team is made up of the Sacramento Area’s Top Personal Injury Litigators, so be sure to schedule a free consultation with us today.

Why Hiring a San Diego Dog Attack Lawyer Is Critical

Victims of dog attacks often face stigma and backlash from taking such actions. You may be accused of causing the attack or having less serious injuries. When you hire a dog attack lawyer in San Diego, you gain an advocate working to ensure your right to pursue fair compensation against those at fault.

• We bring over 20 years of experience to your case. That experience enables your legal team to use various strategies to build a strong case for fair compensation.
• Expect reliable legal support in your toughest times. Our team is compassionate. We understand the risks you are facing, and we aim to make them easier to manage through legal representation.
• We fight back against aggressive insurance carriers. Many insurance companies and dog owners will make unfair statements or challenge your claims. We hold them accountable.

A dog owner is responsible for maintaining their animal. When they fail to do so, you have the right to pursue financial compensation for any losses you incurred. Your dog attack attorney in San Diego at Triumph Law will hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Serious Injuries Warrant Legal Dispensation

Victims of serious dog attacks often have long-lasting, complex injuries. You may not realize just how drastic your financial losses may be until your condition worsens or does not get better.

We strongly recommend speaking to an attorney from our firm before you speak to the insurance company if you suffered any of the following injuries:

• Soft tissue damage impacting muscle
• Lacerations and puncture wounds that are an infection risk
• Severed arteries and veins
• Amputations
• Head injuries from falls
• Spinal cord damage from falls

In these situations, victims often face an ongoing need for medical care. You may also be unable to work for a significant amount of time. That means you need fair compensation to cover those losses. Read through our FAQs to learn more about the injuries you can suffer in a dog attack.

Understanding California Dog Attack Laws

Under California Civil Code §3342, dog owners maintain liability when their animal bites or attacks a person who does not live within the same household. The owner does not have to be aware that the dog is dangerous to be held accountable. They are still responsible for the damages they have caused you.

Under these laws, the victim does not have to prove that the owner knew the dog was a risk. However, as a victim, you must prove that the defendant owned the dog that bit you and that you were on public property or otherwise lawfully on the property where the incident took place. You also must show that you suffered damages from the accident, including physical injuries and financial losses.

There are some exclusions to this liability. For example, if you are trespassing in an area where there is a clear warning of a dog, the owner is not responsible for your injuries.

If you provoke the dog for any reason, the owner may not be responsible. Our objective, as your legal team, is to prove that you did not contribute to the dog attack occurring and that, instead, the owner was at fault.

Types of Compensation You May Be Owed After a Dog Attack

The severity and type of injury that you have play a role in the value of your dog attack claim. Your legal team will build your case based on evidence of all possible economic and noneconomic losses. Examples of some of these losses include:

• Medical bills: This includes all dog bite or attack related losses, such as emergency medical care, medications, reconstruction surgeries, and ongoing medical support
• Lost wages: Your lost wages include time missed at work due to your injuries, as well as any loss in earning capacity over time.
• Pain and suffering: Many victims suffer intense pain from such accidents. You have the right to claim those losses, including any disfigurement the dog attack caused.
• Emotional trauma: Victims of dog attacks often face post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety as a result of their accident.

Proving losses in these areas is complex, especially for noneconomic damages. Working with our attorney, we will gather evidence from multiple sources to document all of your losses, valuing them to the fullest level allowable under the law.

Your future is on the line, and you deserve an attorney ready to fight for you, which is evidenced by our case results.

Punitive Damages in San Diego Dog Attack Cases

Punitive damages may be awarded in some situations of dog bites and attacks, especially if we prove that the owner purposefully put you at risk.

The court may award punitive damages in situations where the at-fault party acted in a malicious manner or was otherwise grossly negligent. This can significantly increase the value of your recovery.

What to Do After a Dog Attack

Your actions after a dog attack can play a role in the outcome of your case. That is why knowing exactly what you can do to preserve your case after such an incident is critical. Focus on these areas:

• Get medical attention right away. In situations where you have a serious injury and bleeding, visit the emergency room.
• If there is any threat to you or others from the dog, call 911 to report the case. Otherwise, visit the local police office to file a report.
• Follow medical guidance, including all follow-up appointments.

Then, hire an attorney. Do not wait for your case to escalate or the insurance company to deny your claim. Instead, contact an attorney immediately.

Call a San Diego Dog Attack Attorney Now

Call Triumph Law now to schedule a free consultation. Speak to a San Diego dog attack attorney to learn what we can do to protect your rights. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.