What should you do when your son or daughter is bitten by a dog in Orange County California? To many people, dogs can be a best friend. However, sometimes dogs can momentarily lose their composure and bite. Other breeds are known to be more likely to attack humans and can cause significant and massive injuries. Oftentimes, victims of dog bites and attacks includes a vulnerable class of people such as children. Studies have shown that children are more likely to be victims of dog attacks due to their small stature and overly friendliness with unfamiliar dogs. Oftentimes, children will approach dogs they do not know, thinking they are friendly and sociable, when in fact, they are dogs that are unfriendly and may attack. As a result, children are at a higher risk of being attacked by unfamiliar dogs in an unprovoked attacks. For reasons like this, in California there are strict laws regarding dog restraints, and strict liability for unprovoked dog bites.
If your son or daughter is bitten by a dog in Orange County you may wonder what action to take. First, make sure to seek immediate medical treatment, if if you believe the injuries are not that serious. Infection is the greatest risk in dog bite injuries and it is better to be safe than sorry.
Second, we invite you to review the strong recommendations of former clients and the legal industry and contact the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell or call 949-305-1400 to speak with Rivers personally for a free consultation.
Many people are hesitant to bring a claim against a dog owner for a dog bite/attack due to their personal relationship with the dog owner. However, most people are unaware that homeowner’s insurance policy typically provides coverage for dog bites and attacks. Therefore, most claims made will be against the dog owner’s insurance policy, as opposed to them personally.
