Dog Behavior Is A Direct Result Of Owner Training. Owners Should Be Held Responsible If Their Dog Bites Another Person.
Dog Bites: Who Is Responsible?
When it comes to dog bites, state laws vary on determining who is responsible for a dog bite. In most states under the common law, dogs get "one free bite," meaning that a dog owner is not liable if it is the first time his dog bites someone. That is not the law in California. Under California law, dog owners are strictly liable--meaning their dog need not have bitten or attacked before--if their dog bites and injures someone.
Tips on How To Prevent Your Dog From Biting
- Neuter or spay your pet.
- Never let your dog roam freely.
- Keep him on a leash.
- Train your dog and learn how to manage your dog's interactions with other people.
- Give your dog enough time to run around and exercise.
- It will help him get his energy and aggression out.
Dog bites result in thousands of injuries in the U.S. and California every year, some of them leading to death. Medical bills can be steep. Fortunately, most homeowner policies cover injuries inflicted by a homeowner's dog, although certain breeds such as Pit Bulls, German Shephards, and Akitas may be excluded from coverage under the insurance policy.
"Inherently Vicious" Dogs
As the number of accidents soars, many state courts have created liability for breeds of dogs that are determined to be "inherently vicious," such as Rottweilers, Pit bulls, and Dobermans. That is not the case in California and San Diego, yet. All dog breeds are deemed equally dangerous and equally innocent--liability for a dog bite attaches with the first bite.
Contact a CA Dog Bite Attorney
Dog bite accidents are preventable and when it comes to dog behavior, the responsibility falls on the owner. Dogs that are susceptible to becoming a dangerous threat need to be trained and restrained correctly.
If a dog has bitten you or someone you love in San Diego County, then you are entitled to receiving compensation for your medical costs and lost wages. The California dog bite lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group will help you get the money you need from the owners liable for your injuries. Call our San Diego personal injury office at 888-233-5020.
Have you been injured in an accident in San Diego or anywhere in California and don't know what to do next? We are here to help and provide you with the important and relevant information you need to make an informed decision about:
- How to handle your personal injury claim
- Who is the right injury accident attorney to help you with your case, and
- Whether you even need to hire a lawyer to help you with your insurance claim
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