California law has strict rules for dog owners. Under the laws of the state, if a dog bites someone, the dog’s owners are generally going to be held responsible for any resulting damages, except in rare cases, like when the dog was provoked on private property.
For those who are hurt by a dog attack, understanding the laws that make dog owners responsible is vital. If you or someone you love was attacked and harmed or killed by a canine, the experienced personal injury legal team at Meissner Law is here to fight for you. We understand how serious and traumatic an animal attack is, and we’ll provide legal representation that is both knowledgeable and compassionate.
To find out more about the personalized service our firm offers, call a Newport Beach dog bite injury lawyer at (310) 833-2335 to schedule your free consultation today.
Types Of Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bites can cause serious and sometimes even fatal injuries. Some of the most common injuries suffered in dog bite incidents include:
- Puncture wounds
- Nerve damage
- Broken bones
- Crushing injuries
- Infections
- Rabies
- Amputation
- Lacerations
- Facial trauma
- Scarring
Many of these injuries require very expensive treatment, such as plastic surgery to deal with disfigurement. It can be very expensive to try to recover from a dog bite incident, and you may miss time from work in addition to incurring expensive medical bills.
Bite victims also typically suffer extensive mental trauma. It is frightening to be attacked by an animal and to be unsure of how badly you will be hurt. You could experience PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other lingering after-effects of the incident.
You should be compensated for all of the medical bills you incur to treat your injuries, as well as for lost income due to missed work time or impairment of your ability to work. You should also be compensated for pain and suffering, emotional distress, or diminished quality of life.
How Does A Newport Beach Dog Bite Injury Lawyer Help After An Animal Attack?
When you are the victim of an animal attack, a Newport Beach dog bite injury lawyer can help you to:
- Identify defendants who are liable for your losses. This is usually the owner of the dog, but there could be others, including negligent landlords or property owners who allowed a dangerous dog to remain on the premises.
- Prove the extent of your losses: You’ll need to provide proof of the extent of your losses to get full compensation. Meissner Law will help you gather records from doctors, keep a pain journal, and make a strong claim.
- Negotiate with insurance companies: Usually, a property or homeowner’s insurer pays for losses, but insurers want to pay as little as possible. We’ll stand up to the insurance company on your behalf to make sure you get fully compensated for all the damage done.
- Litigate your case. While some personal injury lawyers only settle cases and don’t have much courtroom experience, our firm is ready to fight, and we have an extensive history of successful courtroom verdicts that show we are fierce advocates who are skilled at crafting winning arguments.
Meissner Law truly cares about all of our clients. We always make sure you have access to your attorney throughout your claim, not a case manager, and we put in the time needed to give our clients the best chance of success. We also don’t charge any legal fees unless we win compensation for your damages.
Call Our Skilled Newport Beach Dog Bite Lawyers Today
Don’t wait to get help after a dog attack. Contact Meissner Law today to get the help you need from a Newport Beach dog bite injury lawyer if you’ve been harmed by a bite.