Dog Bites

The Law Offices of David D. Diamond

People who are attacked or bitten by dogs often report that aside from incurring serious physical injuries, they also suffer from ongoing emotional trauma.  Suffering a dog bite or being subjected to a dog attack can be devastating.  This is especially true when dog bite victims are younger and unable to protect themselves.  Unfortunately, the majority of dog bite victims in the United States happen to be young children who are ultimately helpless when dogs show aggression.  Children are also the most likely victims to sustain catastrophic injuries from dog bites as they cannot shield themselves and do not have the physical strength to fight back. 

Who can file can Dog Bite Lawsuit?

Any person who is bitten by a dog and who has incurred serious injuries as a result of the dog bite may choose to file a personal injury lawsuit.  However, in order for people to file a lawsuit for their dog bite injuries, they must be able to prove that the dog’s owner acted negligently.  For example, if a dog attacked because it was not restrained by a fence or a leash, the dog’s owner will have acted negligently and may be held liable for any injuries people sustained.

Anytime a person wishes to take legal action after being bitten by a dog or attacked by a dog, it is in the person’s best interests to hire a qualified personal injury lawyer who has handled prior dog bite cases.  In order for people to obtain compensation for their injuries, they will need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the dog’s owner was careless and that they sustained serious injuries because of the dog owner’s failure to act with a standard degree of care.  This can be very difficult to do, especially when people do not have reliable legal resources.  For this reason, dog bite victims should always work with a personal injury attorney before initiating the legal process.

Santa Clarita Dog Bite Law Firm

If you or someone you love has been injured due to a dog owner’s negligence, now is the time to contact the Santa Clarita dog bite lawyers at the Law Offices of David D. Diamond!