Quick Information About Dog Bite Injuries

While it may be a less frequent occurrence than car or pedestrian accidents, dog bites are quite frequent in California. So frequent, in fact, that California is ranked #1 in fatal dog attacks in the United States.

The Jurewitz Law Group represents many dog bite attack cases a year and can use their knowledge and expertise within the situation to help you win your case if you are ever involved in such a situation. Here is some information you may find useful on the topic.

Children are usually the victims within these cases, which may be because of their playful and oftentimes unpredictable behavior, and what they may see as harmless interaction with animals could actually be threatening, and the dogs could bite fatally.

In some states, there is a "first bite free" rule, which means that the owner may not be liable if it is the dog's first attack, and that you must prove that the dog was known to be vicious. Not so in California. In San Diego, one bite is all it takes to support liability.

Though some breeds of dogs are known to be more aggressive than others, all could possibly bite fatal, and can be held liable. While an owner is required to control his dog for public safety, they may still be held at fault if the bite occurs on public property, or you are legally on private property. It is also always advisable to begin legal action as soon as possible if you ever suffer a dog bite.

If you or a loved one has ever been the victim of a fatal dog bite or one that results in injuries, contact dog bite lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group to help you win your case.