STOCKTON DOG BITE INJURY LAWYERS

The law in California is very strict – dog owners are fully responsible if their dog bites someone. In fact, the legal term for California’s Dog Bite Law is “strict liability.”

While the “strict liability” of California’s Dog Bite Statute sounds straightforward, there are many exceptions and loopholes. For example, a dog’s “keeper” is not strictly liable – they are only liable if they knew that their dog was a biter. The insurance company that defends your claim may also try to get off the hook by claiming “assumption of the risk” or a variety of other legal arguments.

If you or a loved one has been injured by someone else’s dog, contact a Stockon dog bite attorney today for a free consultation.

WHAT CAN BE RECOVERED IN A DOG BITE INJURY CLAIM

Dog bite cases are types of personal injury cases. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, the owner may be held responsible for:

• Your medical bills
• Your lost wages
• The cost to fix any scars
• Money for pain, suffering, and disfigurement from any permanent scarring

WHO PAYS FOR DOG BITE INJURY CLAIMS

Most homeowners insurance policies and renters insurance policies will cover “general negligence.” This usually covers dog bite claims. If you have been bitten by a dog, and the dog owner owns or rents a home, there may be insurance money available to you. In other cases, the dog owner may have a “personal liability” or “umbrella” insurance policy that provides coverage.

CONTACT A STOCKTON DOG BITE INJURY LAWYER

Like any other personal injury claim, dog bite law is covered by California’s Statute of Limitations. If you don’t file your lawsuit within a certain time-limit, you may lose the right to file it forever. If you have suffered injury from a dog bite, contact Schwinghamer Law today for a free consultation to make sure your rights are protected.