Dog Attacks
Were you or a loved one injured in a dog attack?
Understanding dog attacks
Every year, nearly 5 million dog attacks occur in the United States. Dog attacks are traumatic experiences and can oftentimes lead to serious and permanent injuries. The Law Offices of Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez, APC has a proven track record of defending victims of dog attacks, and getting victims the compensation to which they are entitled.
The most common ways dog attacks occur are:
- The dog was not on a leash
- A dog jumped on a victim and led to them being injured
- A dog attacked the victim’s dog or loved one, which led to the victim being injured
- A dog on private property attacked a victim walking on public property
- A dog on private property attacked an invited guest of the property owner
Victims of dog attacks have rights
California has what is called a “strict liability” law, which means that the owners of dogs are generally liable in civil lawsuits for the injuries of the victim. This also means that a dog does not have to exhibit a history of biting others in the past.
The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez, APC can help victims of dog attacks by:
- Attaining proper medical treatment for victims
- Procuring the dog owner’s information
- Investigating all potential defendants
- Sending a demand for client compensation
- Communicating with the insurance company on our client’s behalf
- Filing a lawsuit and guiding our client throughout the legal process
- In some cases, settling a case before filing a lawsuit
- In some cases, settling a case after filing a lawsuit
The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez, APC has helped hundreds of victims by:
- Gaining reimbursement for victims’ past, present, and future medical expenses
- Winning victim cases quickly without clients having to go to court
- Accepting payment only when a client wins their case or is presented with a sufficient settlement
- Providing emotional closure for victims of traumatic injury incidents
- Negotiating with insurance companies to keep more money in the victim’s pocket
Typical injuries that occur from a dog attack may include any of the following:
Wrongful Death
Spinal Cord Injury
Tingling, Numbness, Loss of Sensation and Loss of Movement of Limbs
Broken or Fractured Bones or Joint Dislocation
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Lacerations & Cuts
Muscle injuries (Whiplash, Sprains, & Strains)
Loss of Income or Earnings Capacity
Torn Ligaments or Tendons
Emotional Distress, Depression, Sleep Disturbance and Discomfort
Dismemberment, Scarring or Disfigurement
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