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Dog Bite Attorney

Dogs are often said to as man's best friend, yet they may also be harmful to people of all ages. Both familiar and unfamiliar persons may be attacked by dogs, and dog bites can cause severe injuries or even death. If a dog bit you or a loved one, you might be able to hold the dog's owner accountable for your losses.

Our Huntington Beach dog bite attorney can help you with your injury claim

The Huntington Beach CA dog bite attorneys in Oakland may be able to assist you in obtaining the compensation that adequately makes up for your losses after a dog attack.

A dog attack may leave you with excruciating wounds that demand pricey medical attention and leave you permanently scarred or deformed. The incident may have left you with psychological damage as well as a dread of dogs.

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California Civil Code Section 3342

According to California Civil Code Section 3342(a), regardless of prior knowledge of the dog's viciousness, the owner of a dog is responsible for the losses incurred by anybody who is bitten by that dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private location. As a result, dog owners in California are now strictly or automatically liable for any damage brought on by their dogs biting someone else. Some countries have a policy known as the "one bite rule," which first demands that the dog owner was aware of their dog's potentially harmful tendencies, such as when their dog has previously bitten someone. That is not the case in Los Angeles or anyplace else in California, where the owner of the dog is strictly accountable for all damages incurred when the dog attacks another person, regardless of whether the dog has a history of vicious conduct.

Service Dogs

People may suffer injuries if an emotional support animal behaves aggressively in public since they are not required to have the same amount of training as service animals. Americans are more aware of and sympathetic to the issues facing those with disabilities than ever before. Several laws are in place to ensure that the needs of individuals with disabilities are met and to protect them from discrimination.

One category is service animals, and while these creatures were formerly a rare sight, more people than ever are utilizing dogs and other animals to help with concerns ranging from mental health problems to physical limitations. The likelihood that an animal would bite or hurt someone rises with the greater presence of support animals in public spaces. A more modern category of service animals known as "emotional support animals" may also increase the likelihood.

What To Do After a Dog Bite

These are the first three things you need to do immediately after a dog bite attack.

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Get Medical Treatment Immediately

Your health is the most important thing. Be sure to get access to the best doctors and treatment right away.

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Collect all the necessary evidence

Immediately preserve the evidence you’ll need to prove what happened to you: contact info, photos, insurance information and reports.

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Do your homework on your legal rights. Call an attorney.

Call attorney John Montevideo. Discuss your case with him directly, not an intake person or paralegal.

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John Michael Montevideo works tirelessly to help people like you. His practice is dedicated to carefully reviewing his clients’ stories and seeking to bring fulfill the justices wronging them. He is the Senior Trial Attorney and Founder of the Dog Bite Law Group.

Taking Immediate Legal Action

When an individual has experienced a dog bite and as a result, suffered harm, John Michael's practice promptly and efficiently protects their rights.

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We Can Help Build Your Case If You Have Been Hurt

Common California Dog Bite Injuries

Significant, long-lasting damage can result from dog attacks. The jaws of a dog are capable of shredding skin and crushing muscles with great force. Some of the frequent wounds brought on by dog bites include fractures, ligament tears, lacerations, puncture injuries, amputations due to trauma, scars that are disfigured and infections.

Injuries received when fleeing or defending oneself are also covered by the dog owner's liability, in addition to those caused directly by the animal. Dial our California dog bite attorneys right now.

    Your lawyer will need to retain the services of experts who will help establish important facts vital to your case such as the severity of your injury, ownership of the dog, the identity of the dog, its link to your injury, negligence on the part of the owner and negligent entrustment to an unfit handler are something your lawyer will seek from other experts.

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Contact our Huntington Beach CA: Huntington Beach Dog Bite Lawyer

Dog bites are generally dangerous, aggressive situations in which many dogs may attack the victim. If the victim is still alive after the attack, they most certainly sustained pierce, scratch, or crush injuries. The dog bite victim may need to have a rabies vaccine or other treatments if the dog's immunizations weren't current to prevent infection. Dog bite puncture wounds may be excruciatingly painful and take weeks to heal.

The most crucial action to take following a dog attack is to get medical help. Your prognosis may be improved the quicker doctors treat these wounds. After that, speak with a knowledgeable Oakland dog bite lawyer. We can assist you in seeking justice. Choose our experienced California personal injury attorney with expertise with dog bite cases because not all of them have.

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