Dog Bite Lawyer in Los Angeles and Orange County Attorney

Have you encountered serious dog bites to children, freinds or family members? Call Maruice Abarr, personal injury attorney.

If you or a loved one has been or attacked or injured by an animal or dog, contact us online or call us at (888) 562.2552 (toll-Free) to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.

More than 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs on an annual basis and approximately one out of every six bites are serious enough to require medical attention. Owners of dogs, not the breeder of the individual dogs, are responsible when bites or attacks occur. If you live in California, and have you suffered injuries after being bitten or attacked by a dog or another animal, it is important to know your legal rights.

Your ability to recover compensation depends on where you were bitten or attacked, as laws concerning animal and dog bites vary between states, counties and cities throughout Southern Califonia. California law is favorable to dog bite victims, as the owner of a dog is strictly laible for injuries caused by his/her dog. However, the dog bite victim's compensation if reduced by the victim's percentage of fault in provoking the dog. In addition, if a dog owner displays a sign which says "Bad Dog," he may not be liable for injuries caused to those individuals who enter his premises.

We suggest that you contact our California Dog Bite Lawyer rather than trying to handle your claim alone. Maruice Abarr can assist you in determining your rights under these various laws, as well as help with insurance claims and requests for compensation.

Dog Bite Attorney Information
The cost of the dog bite attacks in medical bills alone is staggering. Unfortunately, the emotional cost to the victims is even higher. When a dog bites once it is more likely to bite again. By pursuing your claim for damages we may be able to prevent another innocent victim from being bitten by the same dog.

What to do After a Dog Bite Attack in Los Angeles or Orange County

After you have made sure the dog bite victim is safe or at least receiving proper medical attention, it is important to do the following:

Determine the name of the dog.
Determine the name and address of the dog’s owner.
Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of all witnesses to the incident.
Take photos of the location of the incident.
Order DNA testing of any saliva of the dog around the wound or on the victim’s clothing.
Have the treating physician perform an in-depth evaluation of the wound.
If possible, take photographs of the wound.
Do not permit the dog to be destroyed until after DNA testing as well as a mouth casting have been performed. This evidence will help with your dog bite lawsuit.

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