Long Beach Dog Bite Lawyer

It is often said that dogs are man’s best friend, but there are times when these pets turn on people and bite or attack them, causing serious injuries. Dog bites can result in serious and unique injuries. Dog bite injuries have a high chance of becoming infected, and can result in permanent scarring and disfigurement for victims. If you or someone you love has been hurt, you can file a claim to recover monetary compensation for your losses. To ensure you receive the full damages you deserve, it is important to speak to a Long Beach dog bite lawyer before filing your claim.

Dog bite claims in Long Beach, as throughout the rest of California, are governed by strict liability rules. This means that if you or someone you love has been bitten or attacked by a dog, you do not have to prove the owner was negligent. You do not have to prove that the owner failed to properly restrain or control their animal. You also do not have to prove that the owner knew that the dog had an aggressive or violent tendency.

When filing a dog bite claim, you only have to prove that the dog bit or attacked you, and that you sustained injuries as a result. By showing this, you and your dog bite lawyer in Long Beach can prove the dog owner was responsible for the attack, and hold them liable for paying damages.

It is a common misconception that dog bites do not result in serious injuries. Some of the most common of these are as follows:

• Lacerations
• Puncture wounds
• Abrasions
• Contusions
• Hematomas
• Avulsions
• Amputations
• Fractures and dislocations
• Crushing injuries

The above wounds are bad enough but to add insult to injury, they are also at great risk of becoming infected. The mouth of a dog is full of bacteria and when the teeth puncture the skin, that bacteria can be transmitted to the victim and cause a serious infection.

Permanent scarring and disfigurement is also very common after a dog bite, particularly when children are involved. Children are some of the most common victims of dog bites because they are unaware of the unpredictable nature of dogs and because their most vulnerable body parts, such as their face, are at the same level of a dog’s mouth. No one should ever have to suffer from permanent scarring or disfigurement but when a child is a victim, it can result in a lifetime of shame and embarrassment.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog, our Long Beach dog bite attorney at Brod Law Firm can help with your claim. Our seasoned attorney knows the challenges that come with a dog bite and a resulting claim, and how to overcome them. Call us today at (800) 427-7020 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help.