Dogs are animals, and you can never be sure what one will do. Even a familiar dog can lash out, and one you do not know can attack without any warning. It can happen at a friend’s home, in your neighborhood, or at a city park. It could even occur while performing your job duties.
When you suffer a dog bite in Redondo Beach, you could hold the owner responsible. In California, the dog’s owner has liability for any damages resulting from their animal biting someone.
When you call our team at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, you will get a free consultation about your case. You will not pay us anything unless we win your case. We will also pair you with a Redondo Beach dog bite lawyer to guide you through your case. We know the law, and we know how to put together a lawsuit to get you the justice and compensation you deserve. Call our team today at (800) 816-0755.
Dog Owner Responsibility
California Civil Code (CIV) §3342 holds a dog owner in California liable for the injuries their dog causes when it bites someone, regardless of if they knew the dog was vicious. An owner must keep their dog secured on a leash, behind a fence, or safely inside if they knew their dog is potentially dangerous, and they must keep the dog completely separated from children, as outlined in Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) §31642.
Do not allow the dog owner to intimidate you by claiming that the attack was your fault. You can speak with an attorney before making any final decisions.
When a dog bites you, it sets off a series of events that cost you time, money, and emotional stress. The dog owner might have the legal responsibility to cover those costs and compensate you for the pain and suffering you have endured. The owner is the one who needs to make sure their dog does not injure anyone. Removing the dog from the situation, warning others, and restraining the dog are all easy steps to prevent an attack like yours from happening. If they failed to do anything to prevent the attack, they could owe you compensation.
Redondo Beach Law
The City of Redondo Beach has its own rules and regulations regarding dog ownership. For instance, a dog in a public place must be on a leash that is shorter than six feet. This leash law also applies if the dog is on private property without a fence. Dogs are only allowed in specific parks and city walking paths. A Redondo Beach dog bite lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you determine how these city regulations may affect your case. Call our team today to get started.
Dog Bites Can Become Serious
Sadly, children are often the victim of dog attacks. They typically suffer injuries to the head and neck area, which can become extremely serious—even fatal. These injuries certainly need medical attention, and sometimes even require a stay at a hospital and extensive rehabilitation.
Every year, thousands of people require a visit to the emergency room for their dog bite injuries. They might need to get stitches for a deep wound, clean the area to prevent infection, or receive a rabies shot. Everyone knows an emergency room visit is extremely costly. Sometimes, though, it is not safe to forego the emergency room.
Beyond the emergency room, you might need a tetanus shot, stitches, additional antibiotics, and ointments from your primary care physician. If you suffer severe enough injuries, you might need to miss substantial time from work and require cosmetic surgery for your scars and disfigurement. All these treatments might be necessary, and it is not fair that you should bear the financial burden when the injury was not your fault.
For a free legal consultation with a Dog Bite Lawyer serving Redondo Beach, call (800) 816-0755
You Can Seek Compensation
California Code of Civil Procedure (CIV) §335.1 allows two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. The sooner you call, the sooner a Redondo Beach dog bite lawyer can begin working on your case. You do not want to let the time limit run out. You could ask for economic and non-economic damages for your dog bite injuries.
As outlined in CIV §1431.2, non-economic damages include those damages that do not have an easily determined dollar value. Dog bite injuries and attacks are excruciating and impactful. If you file a wrongful death lawsuit, you can recover compensation for your lost relationship. Noneconomic damages include:
- Humiliation
- Loss of consortium, or a loss of a family bond
- Emotional distress
- Inconvenience
- Pain and suffering
Economic damages are those that have a dollar value attached to them. These damages include:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Repair or replacement of damaged property
- Reduced earning capacity
You can seek both types of awards in a dog bite personal injury lawsuit. The particulars of your incident will affect how much you can pursue. A Redondo Beach dog bite lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm could determine how much you can request.
All these damages hold value. The pain you suffered, the inconvenience of doctor appointments and treating your injury, and the time you might have lost at work are all issues you should not have to bear alone. Let us help you. We can put together a case to protect your rights.
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Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Today
Do not miss your opportunity to file a lawsuit and get compensated for your suffering. You have two years from the time of the attack to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. You can have a Redondo Beach dog bite lawyer by your side. Call the team at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 816-0755 to discuss your case’s details with us.
You will not pay us anything unless you recover a settlement or court award. The initial consultation is free. We can guide you on the next steps of your case and advise you about what you could recover in awards for your injury. You and your family have suffered enough after this incident. Let us handle the legal work while you recover from your injuries.
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