Lawyers Helping Dog Bite Victims in Los Angeles
Dog bite injuries can affect adults and children alike. When the dog bite injures a child, the long-term damages can be significant. The child may experience nightmares, anxiety around restrained dogs, and other psychological consequences. Adults can also experience anxiety and fear. And, the physical scarring ― usually to the face ― may result in the need for extensive medical treatment.
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Freeman & Freeman, LLP, represents victims of dog bites, dog attacks, and dog maulings. Whether you were bitten as an adult or your child has been bitten by a dog, we can help.
The statistics on dog bites and animal attacks in America are alarming.
- Almost 5 million people are bitten by dogs annually.
- 800,000 of those bitten need medical attention.
- 1,000 of those bitten need hospital treatment.
- Most victims are children.
- The face is the most frequent target.
Each year the number of innocent children and adults seriously injured or killed by dogs increases dramatically. Unfortunately, statistics have shown that California leads the nation in fatal dog attacks and dog bite injuries.
We seek compensation for medical and emotional damages.
The medical costs associated with dog bites are astounding, but the emotional costs can be even higher. Victims who survive often become afraid to go for walks or ride their bikes in fear of another attack. Being fearful and having nightmares often becomes commonplace. Victims of dog bites can even become skittish around dogs that are restrained. Our experienced attorneys seek full and fair compensation for medical and psychological damages.
Understanding Dog Owner Liability
California has a strict liability dog bite statute that states the owner of a dog is liable for damages inflicted by his or her dog if it bites a person who is either in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog. A dog bite victim is entitled to compensation for both physical and emotional injuries even if the dog has never bitten anyone before and the dog owner had no idea that his or her dog would bite another individual.
If you are the victim of a dog bite, animal attack or mauling, you need aggressive and competent representation. Please contact us for a free legal consultation and to determine the best course of action to take on your behalf.
