If You Have Been Bitten By a Dog You Need to Speak to a Lawyer Immediately

As a lawyer that has dealt with many dog bite cases ranging from severe injuries leaving permanent nerve damage and permanent scars, to less severe injuries involving cuts and scrapes, one thing that I do know for certain is that if you have been bitten by a dog resulting in injury, you need to consult with an attorney.

Dog bite cases are very different from vehicle accident cases. For a dog bite case, there can be many different parties that may be liable for your injuries. For instance, typically the owner of the dog will be strictly liable to you due to California laws. However, most people are unaware that if the dog owner was renting a house, the homeowner may also be liable depending on the facts of the case. Additionally, if the dog owner was renting or living in a house with a homeowner’s association, the HOA may be liable as well. To determine who would be liable for your injuries is a very fact and research intensive process. Accordingly, it is highly recommended that you speak to a knowledgeable attorney to determine who must compensate you for your injuries.

Dog bite cases can also have very complex medical issues. Most dog bites will result in puncture wounds that result in some form of scarring. Scars may take a long time to heal, and furthermore, may require complex follow up care for scar revision therapy or other forms of plastic surgery to fix the general appearance of the wounds. Very severe dog bites may also require surgery and/or stitches and sutures to close up deep bite wounds. Due to the complexity of these treatments, and the potential for future treatments, these claims need to be thoroughly analyzed and evaluated in order to present a proper claim.

If you or anyone you know has been bitten by a dog and injured please feel free to contact the Law Firm of Rivers J. Morrell for a free consultation at (949)305-1400 to discuss your injuries. We specialize in dog bite cases and have had much recent success and great client results! There is no risk for a free consultation, so don’t hesitate to call!

 

 

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