If someone is injured in a California dog bite attack and files a lawsuit in response, that person must prove the following, according to the state’s jury instructions:

• The defendant owned the dog that allegedly bit the plaintiff.

• The dog bit the plaintiff when the plaintiff was in a public place or lawfully on private property.

• The plaintiff suffered harm.

• The defendant’s dog was a substantial factor in causing that harm.

If the person who has been injured in a dog bite case proves all of those elements, it’s possible that he or she will recover monetary damages.

CALIFORNIA DOG BITE LAWS – STRICT LIABILITY

California is what is known as a “strict liability” state.  That means that an injured person does not need to prove that the dog’s owner acted negligently in order to recover damages for harm suffered.  In essence, if a person owns the dog and the dog bites someone absent some exceptions, that dog owner will likely be liable for damages:

• Whether or not the dog had bitten someone in the past

• Whether or not the owner took reasonable precautions to prevent dog bites

• Whether or not the owner had any reason to believe that the dog could be dangerous

The owner of the dog becomes liable for dog bite injuries the moment he or she takes ownership of that dog, with the following exceptions:

• The dog bite victim was trespassing at the time of the attack.

• The dog bite attack victim provoked the dog.

• The person was injured by his or her employer’s dog while on the job.

• The victim was performing a paid service when he or she was injured.

Every California dog bite attack situation is different.  As such, different norms and standards may apply to a particular situation, and different exceptions could as well.

At attorney Christian Hernandez firm; Christian Legal, we take each unique dog bite case very serious and will do your investigation on the liable party for you, so you can recovery from your injuries.

Once our investigators and dog bite attorneys find liability on the dog owner, then attorney Christian Hernandez will send a demand letter to them and their home owners insurance company. That will begin our dog bite attorneys and specialists fight for your compensation of material damages, loss of wages, physical and psychological damages.  loss of wages, physical and psychological damages. Many times with dog bites, plastic surgery, other types of surgeries, procedures and treatment is necessary for your full recovery back. At Christian  we got you covered from head to toe. We promise to fight hard for the best win and recovery a lawyer can offer to their client.

For a free immediate consultation over the phone call today and get your recovery started today! No obligation. If you do not win, no cost/fees to you. We are here to help you get what you deserve for your dog bite injuries.