At Jurewitz Law Group, we have helped hundreds of people through the aftermath of dog attacks throughout Southern California.
Jurewitz Law Group can work with you to find answers to these questions. Take the first step to getting the justice you deserve by contacting us for a free consultation.
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Jurewitz Law Group has vast experience helping dog bite victims get the compensation they are entitled to. Part of the process is understanding the underlying circumstances of why a dog attacked. We have helped the people of Southern California in a variety of dog bite cases, including bites caused by:
Sometimes, dogs attack out of fear. Even if a person’s intentions are friendly, a dog might not perceive it that way and attack what it sees as a threat.
When dogs play, it often involves light nibbles and scratches. However, sometimes play can get out of hand and dogs might lose control and bite hard as a result.
Dogs can sometimes be very possessive of their toys, food, or even their owners. Sometimes, they mistake a guest’s actions as an attempt to take something of theirs.
When a dog is sick, it might lash out at humans, even those who are trying to care for it. If you were bitten by a dog, Jurewitz Law Firm can help.
There are many other reasons a dog may bite a person. Dogs are still animals, and as such, can be unpredictable. Since they can’t communicate with humans, their motivations may remain unknown. Nevertheless, if you’ve been hurt because of a dog’s aggression, you deserve compensation for your injuries.
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More than 50 percent of dog bite victims are children, and the most common victims are boys, aged five to nine. In addition, children are vulnerable to serious injuries and are often bitten in the face, neck, and head.
No. You should avoid talking to the owner while your case is ongoing. Only inform them that their dog bit you and exchange contact information. If you communicate with them about your injuries, treatment, or other details, you could inadvertently say something that negatively affects the outcome of your pursuit of compensation.
If the dog’s owner was someone you know, while they bear liability, they may also have an insurance policy that should include coverage for this very situation. So, in most cases, you will not be putting your friend or neighbor out by filing a lawsuit, as the compensation you will are owed should come from a homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policy instead of directly out of their pocket.
