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Dog Bite Attacks

Under California law, a dog owner can be held liable for injury, even if the owner was not negligent, the dog was not known to be dangerous and the dog had no previous history of attacking or causing injury. Further, a person – who is the not the owner – may be liable if they had custody or control of the dog and knew that it might bite.

All dog bites should be reported to Animal Control, who will investigate the attack and determine if the dog is a danger to the community. They will also work with your medical providers to determine if the dog has rabies.

A dog bite can be physically and emotionally devastating to any victim. Dog bite injuries typically involve deep bite wounds and result in serious scarring, often time requiring plastic and reconstructive surgeries to repair the damaged areas. After an injury, you want to insure that you make all of the necessary claims and identify the dog, the owner, and the insurance companies involved to move forward with your claim.

Generally, homeowner’s insurance policies and some renter’s insurance policies will cover the dog owner’s liability for dog bite cases in California. This holds true even if the dog is not on the homeowner’s property when the bite occurs.

Common defenses raised by insurance defense lawyers handling dog bite cases are that the victim provoked the dog or that the victim was a trespasser or was otherwise negligent or assumed the risk that the dog might bite. These defenses can typically be defeated with good lawyering but with insurance companies, it is almost invariably a battle to get to a reasonable settlement without a trial.

If you, a family member or friend has been the victim of a dog bite, call Mr. Waldman. The initial consultation is free. If Mr. Waldman agrees to represent you, you don’t pay unless funds are recovered on your behalf.

 

Personal injury cases require immediate attention.

Contact our office at (619) 255-2844 as soon as possible after an accident.

After hours:
(858) 395-2445.

Mr. Waldman offers evening and weekend meetings and home and hospital room visits if needed.

Personal Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis which means that there is no fee unless a recovery is obtained on your behalf.

Contact us for your free consultation.

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  • Car Accidents
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  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Dog Bite Attacks
  • Premises Liability
  • Construction Site Accidents

About Mr. Waldman

Stephen L. Waldman, Personal Injury Lawyer Representing clients at trial, arbitration, mediation and settlement of their legal matters since 1992, Mr. Waldman has recovered compensation for his clients, in the form of verdicts and settlements, in excess of $50 million. Mr. Waldman has been recognized as one of the top plaintiff personal injury attorneys in San Diego.

Personal Injury Cases

  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Dog Bite & Attacks
  • Premises Liability
  • Construction Site Accidents

Case Results

Motor Vehicle Accident: hip fracture with multiple surgeries: $1.9 million


Motorcycle Accident: Client suffered fractured ribs and punctured lung: $300,000


Motorcycle Accident: Client suffered injuries to upper torso: $300,000


Motorcycle Accident: Client suffered fracture to femur: $300,000


Truck Accident: Client suffered lower extremity injury: $300,000


Mortgage Fraud: Clients were charged improper fee by mortgage company, award included punitive damages against the mortgage company: $330,000


Civil Rights Violation: Client falsely imprisoned by off-duty police officer: $350,000


Motor Vehicle Accident: Clients suffered hip fracture (nonsurgical) and rotator cuff tear: $500,000


Motor Vehicle Accident: Clients suffered lower extremity fractures: $500,000


Will Contest: Undue Influence: $750,000 recovery


Pedestrian Accident: Client suffered mild traumatic brain injury: $850,000


Will Contest: Daughter excluded as beneficiary from father’s trust/will, recovery was 90% of father’s estate: $1 million


Motor Vehicle Accident: Wrongful death of husband and father: $4.7 million


Motor Vehicle Accident: Wrongful death of wife and mother: $3.8 million


Pedestrian Accident: Catastrophic knee injury: $2.25 million


Motor Vehicle Accident: Wrongful death of husband and father: $1.5 million


Pedestrian Accident: Catastrophic injuries to back and neck: $1.1 million


Motor Vehicle Accident: Wrongful death of father: $1 million
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