Ours is a dog-friendly town with plenty of inviting options for dog walks and outings. The state, however, takes dog bites seriously and holds dog owners strictly liable for any damages caused by their pets. If someone else’s dog bites and injures you, the physical, financial, and emotional losses you experience can be immense.
Working closely with a personal injury attorney is the best way to hold dog owners accountable for the injuries their pets cause. A Santa Paula dog bite lawyer at Swift Justice, Inc. would be happy to discuss your case.
Some states have a one-bite law. This means that dog owners who are unaware that their pets are aggressive are not strictly liable for the first bite. Our state, however, does not have a one-bite law.
Santa Paula courts hold dog owners strictly liable for the losses you suffer in a canine attack. If someone else’s dog bites and injures you, you do not need to prove the owner’s negligence. You do not have to demonstrate that the owner was aware of the risk posed by their dog, which makes bringing a successful claim easier.
When dogs attack, they often bite, and strict liability applies to such claims. However, this does not apply if the dog did not bite you but still injured you—for example, the dog knocked you down and the fall injured you. In such cases, you must establish the dog owner’s negligence by showing that they failed to take reasonable precautions to control their pet.
Strict liability applies to dog bites if you were on public property or legally on private property at the time. This means that as long as you were not trespassing on private property when the dog bit you, the owner bears legal responsibility for your losses. In addition, the law exempts owners from liability if you provoked the dog into biting you.
A Santa Paula dog bite attorney from our firm can review the circumstances of your injuries to help you determine what legal standards apply and whether you have a valid case for compensation.
Dog attacks can be traumatic events with serious, long-lasting consequences. Beyond the immediate pain, bite injuries often involve complex medical risks and emotional distress. Because dogs use crushing force rather than clean cuts, their bites can lead to significant harm, including:
If you were injured by a dog in Santa Paula, our attorney can help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of pursuing compensation for your injuries and losses.
Our team could build a strong claim on your behalf that clearly outlines the full range of your losses. These losses could be economic, including medical bills and likely future health care needs such as surgeries and therapeutic care. You could also recover compensation for lost wages and future earning potential.
In addition, you could seek non-economic damages for your pain and suffering, which can be difficult to value. Let our attorneys help you calculate these losses that arise from injuries you sustain in a canine attack in Santa Paula.
At Swift Justice, Inc., we are proud of our reputation for skilled advocacy and favorable claim resolutions. Our dedicated Santa Paula dog bite lawyer welcomes the opportunity to help you, so please get in touch with us online or call us today to schedule a case review.
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