If you live in San Diego County, Southern California, or anywhere In California and have been injured after being bitten or attacked by a dog or another animal, it is important to know your legal rights.

Over 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. Under California law, owners of dogs—not the breed or the individual dogs—are strictly liable when bites or attacks occur.

The wounds inflicted by dog bites can be catastrophic, disfiguring, and permanent. Typically, these injuries include severe skin damage and require reconstructive surgery. Dog bite victims also typically suffer from residual fear of animals and have difficulty being near animals after the attack. Attacks are almost always unprovoked, which simply reinforces the victim's ongoing residual fear.

Our attorneys are experienced in prosecuting dog bite cases. We will help locate plastic surgeons to meet with you and reconstruct your damaged skin and muscle tissue. We help negotiate the complex provisions of many homeowner insurance policies which exclude coverage for some breeds. Last, we will locate witnesses who can help demonstrate a dog's past dangerous history. Most attacks are not a first time occurrence and the dog owner usually goes out of his way to hide that history so it does not do any more damage.

If you or a loved one has been or attacked or injured by an animal or dog, contact us online or call us at 888-233-5020 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.