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After Suffering Serious Dog Attack Injuries, Speak with a San Diego Dog Bite Attorney Who Understands California Dog Bite Laws

California Dog Bite Injuries

Dog attack injuries are not only physical but also emotional for most dog bite victims and their families. When you or a loved one suffer a serious injury after being attacked or bitten by a dog in San Diego, the trauma may start with nerve damage or even facial disfigurement, but the wounds typically go a lot deeper.

Dog bites and dog attack injuries are very serious and can result in permanent scaring, nerve damage and lasting psychological trauma. In young children especially, dog attack injuries often result in lifelong fears that can require years of counseling to overcome.

San Diego dog bite attorney, Mark C. Blane, understands that while the factors that contribute to a dog bite may vary, dog bite victims almost universally experience some type of emotional, as well as physical pain. Our law firm fights hard to represent the rights of dog bite victims so they can seek the medical and therapeutic care they deserve.

There is a common misconception that only large dogs such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and German Shepherds are responsible for San Diego dog attack injuries. This simply isn't true; many dog bite claims originate from smaller breeds, as well. When looking at a dog bite case, it is the actions of the owner that are critical, not just the type of animal involved.

Many times, poor training, owner neglect or abuse, inadequate confinement of the animal and/or a failure to warn others of the dog's aggressive nature can be pinpointed as the cause of a dog bite attack. All of these circumstances represent liability and negligence on the part of the dog's owner and our San Diego, California injury lawyers will advocate for you to get the compensation you deserve to address the medical costs associated with plastic surgery, skin grafts and other necessities after a dog bite attack.

Dog Attack Injuries and California Injury Law
Typically a dog owner is liable to an individual who has suffered personal injury because of a dog bite or dog attack. A California injury attorney can work to fight for your rights and get you fair compensation for your dog attack injuries.

If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a dog bite or animal attack, it is important that you consult with a California injury lawyer to determine if you have a claim against the owner. A San Diego, California injury lawyer can aggressively represent dog attack victims to make sure that their rights are protected under California injury law.

Did you know special rules apply if you have been bitten by a dog and the owner is a renter?  California landlord liability with dog bites is especially tricky and the burden of proof is much higher than compared with the dog bite owner who may or may not have insurance to cover your dog attack injuries.

San Diego dog bite attorney, Mark C. Blane, will make sure you receive the professional representation that you would expect from an experienced personal injury lawyer. California injury law sets very stringent time limits for you to file a personal injury claim, so it is important that you act quickly. Contact San Diego dog bite attorney, Mark C. Blane, to schedule a no cost consultation. There is never a fee unless we recover compensation for you!

We invite you to browse our extensive article library, video center, and San Diego injury blog. You can also research your case fur ther by requesting a copy of our California dog bite legal survival book, The ULTIMATE California Dog Bite & Animal Attack Legal Survival Book (which contains the 7 Biggest Mistakes that will ruin your dog bite case and 35 Important FAQs), or our California personal injury guide, The 10 Secrets You Need To Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer at no cost. Hablamos Español. 

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  • Mauling and Scarring Injuries from a San Diego California Dog Bite
    Description: San Diego Dog Bite Injury Law Firm: At our law firm we work with the victims of mauling and scarring to help them gain a full and fair recovery for their injuries. Since 1999, we have been representing personal injury victims in courts throughout California, and have earned a reputation as one of the leading personal injury law firms in our state.
  • Different Ways People Can Get Injured in a California Dog Bite
    Description: Under California law, the owner of a dog is said to be "strictly liable" for any resulting injuries and damages caused by the owner’s dog. We have recovered for dog bite victims in all sorts of cases including clients who while on motorcycles, bicycles, and motor scooters have been attacked by a dog. Dogs tend to give chase to people in these type of transportations.
  • Laws in other States Focus on Pit Bull Dog Attacks
    Description: In Akron, Ohio, the City Council in 1989 passed an ordinance naming specific breeds of dogs which dog owners must comply with stricter requirements in order to keep their pet. The breeds restricted were pit bulls. This happened, in spite of growing opposition, which argues that dog attacks are not a breed-specific problem, but a human-specific problem. What do you think about that? Do you believe it is a human-specific problem, or a combinations of both? The problem I believe that comes from all of these ordinances being passed is that these dogs are mixed-breed dogs. Question: what do you do if you have a pit bull which is in violation of the ordinance but it may not be 100% pure pit bull?
  • Dog Bite Injury Statistics
    Description: Did you know every 40 seconds, someone in the United States seeks medical attention for a dog bite. There are approximately 800,000 bites per year in the United States that require medical treatment, and sadly, most of the victims are children, and most of them are bitten on the face. Children are by nature attracted to dogs, and also dogs are attracted to children. Nearly $165 million is spent treating dog bites and 70% of dog bites occur on the owner's property.
  • Different Dog Bite Wounds and Bites (Infection from a Dog Bite Can Happen Too)
    Description: Dog bites can inflict different types of wounds like cuts and lacerations, abrasions, crushing wounds, punctures and fractured bones. Some can be minor injuries and other can be major injuries. These dog bite wounds can often result in disfiguring scars, and sometimes, I have seen my clients suffer from a dog bite infection.
  • Interesting Statistics on Different Dog Breeds
    Description: Did you know, statistically speaking, hounds are less likely to injure than working or sporting breeds of dogs? Puppies are also more likely to injure than an adult dog too. Other factors can influence the chance of a dog biting. For example, there are social trends towards training and keeping dangerous animals by inexperienced dog owners. Aggressive guard dogs are trained for self-protection.
  • Dog Ownership and Training in California (Help Prevent Dog Bites)
    Description: The latest dog bite statistics have shown that dogs bite 4.7 million people in America each year, and there are approximately 62 million dogs in the United States. Unfortunately, Americans are purchasing more fiercer breeds and are leaving their dogs more often at home alone, untrained, and unsupervised. Most dog bites or attacks occur when dogs are tied up long periods of time or spend most of their time by themselves and therefore are not used to strangers. Of course, these dogs have also not had basic obedience training. This ties end human responsibility and pet ownership.
  • California Strict Liability Law and Dog Bite Injuries | The CA Statute
    Description: The California Strict Liability Law for Dog Bites, Section 3342, is important because it creates what is known as "strict liability". Dog owners are liable for their dog's actions even for first time bites. It does not matter that the dog was very nice before the dog bite incident.
  • Three Forms of Consequences for Dog Bite or Attacks under California Law
    Description: In one recent dog bite statistic, the United States had reports of 15 fatal dog attacks in the year 2009. In San Diego California, there is a great population of dog owners and those owners are responsible for the actions of their pet, no matter what. The law is clear that dog owners are legally responsible for the actions of their pets (dogs) just like parents are legally responsible for the actions of their children. When a dog bites someone else, California State law says that the pet owner is liable for the injury or injuries suffered by the victim of the dog bite/attack. According to California’s civil code any victim of a San Diego Dog Attack or Dog Bite is legally able to file a Premises Liability charge against the owner of the dog and request that three types of punishments are imposed upon the negligent pet owner through three forms of legal enforcement provisions:
  • Dog Bite Safety Tips with Kids
    Description: El Cajon Dog Bite Lawyer discusses The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has safety tips for preventing dog bites in children.

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  • Doggone Safe (website)

    Description: Doggone Safe is a non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention through education and dog bite victim support.  Their mission statement is to promote education initiatives for the purpose of dog bite prevention and increased child safety around dogs and to provide support for dog bite victims.


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