Category Archives: Dog Bites
Legal Options in Dog Bite Cases
Every year, animals attack millions of Americans. A few of these incidents are little more than annoying. But most cause serious physical and emotional injuries. Physically, dog bite knockdowns usually cause head injuries and severe broken bones. Then, when dogs bite, their teeth cause deep puncture wounds as well as severe tearing lacerations. Emotionally,… Read More »
What to Expect in a Dog Bite Claim
Most dog bite victims can expect three things in a legal claim. First, they can expect a settlement. Over 95 percent of civil claims settle out of court. Court verdicts could be challenged on appeal, sometimes for years, but settlements are final. Second, these victims can expect serious injuries that usually get worse before… Read More »
Overcoming the Primary Obstacles to Compensation in a Dog Bite Claim
Over the last ten years, the average dog bite injury settlement amount had doubled. Many dogs are bigger and more aggressive than they were ten years ago. As a result, animal attack victims usually sustain serious physical and emotional injuries. Usually, these injuries are permanent, at least to an extent. Ongoing expensive medical treatment,… Read More »
Dog Bite Injuries in California
In 2022, for the first time in history, insurance companies, mostly homeowners insurance companies, paid more than $1 billion to settle animal attack injury claims. Individual settlements are especially high in jurisdictions like The Golden State that have victim-friendly dog bite laws. California victims may recover based on the strict liability law in California… Read More »
Potential Complications After a Dog Bite Incident
Dog bites are not uncommon. These incidents lead to different complications, some of which may affect the victim’s life in the long term. If you or someone you know has been bitten by a dog, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately. Even if the wound appears minor, it could lead to severe… Read More »
Can your California dog bite claim be denied?
Picture this: You’ve been attacked and seriously hurt by someone’s dog. And you have witnesses and medical reports to corroborate your claim. The animal owner doesn’t refute your claim either, but they won’t pay for damages. And the courts agree with them. Why might this be? Per California law, a dog owner is generally… Read More »
When can you be accused of provoking a dog?
Dogs are generally friendly pets, which makes it a serious concern when they attack and hurt someone. Dog attacks can lead to serious injuries, and in some instances, dangerous infections. If you are attacked by someone else’s dog, you may be eligible for financial restitution through a premises liability claim. However, some dog attack… Read More »
3 potentially expensive medical issues that stem from dog bites
When a dog attacks and bites a human, it can cause severe physical damage. Some people attacked by an aggressive canine only need to clean and monitor their wounds, as they have no major injuries. Others will have much larger medical expenses associated with an aggressive animal’s attack. People sometimes need to seek insurance… Read More »
Why tethered dogs outside could still pose a threat
Most people understand that a loose dog poses a risk. Depending on the breed of the animal and the person involved, the dog may be faster and stronger than the human it wants to attack. On the other hand, a dog tethered to someone’s property may not seem to pose much of a risk…. Read More »
What will insurance cover after a dog bites you in California?
The cost of a dog biting you or someone in your family could be thousands of dollars. There will be medical care right after the attack, possibly followed by ongoing care. The medical treatments that someone requires after a dog bite are far from the only financial consequences of the attack. Property damage is… Read More »
