Dog Bite Injury Claims: How to File and What to Expect from Your Lawyer.

Dog bites can have serious consequences, affecting victims physically, emotionally, and financially. The physical damage may include puncture wounds, infections, nerve damage, scarring, and in severe cases, long-term disabilities. Emotionally, dog bite injury claims can lead to trauma, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly for young children or those with prior fears of dogs. Financially, medical expenses for treatment, including emergency care, surgeries, and rehabilitation, can be costly. Additionally, victims may suffer lost wages if they are unable to work due to their injuries. Understanding Dog Bite Injury Claims Many states have strong liability dog bite rules, which hold the owner responsible for damage caused by their pet independent of past animosity. Under Civil Code Section 3342, dog owners in California are liable for bites on public or private property. Unlike the “one-bite rule” in other jurisdictions, which depends on whether the ow...