Animal/Dog Bites
At Kaleka and Sayah Law Group, APC, we have the knowledge and resources to pursue every aspect of your claim. Call us today at (310) 850-1765 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced California dog bite attorney.
In the United States, more than 4.7 million people are injured by dog bites each year.
Every day, nearly 1,000 people are taken to emergency rooms seeking medical treatment for a dog bite injury. If you or your child has been bitten by someone else’s dangerous pet, you deserve to be compensated for your losses.
When you retain the help of Kaleka and Sayah Law Group, you can fight to hold the dog owner accountable. Our firm represents wrongfully injured victims and now, we are ready to help you.
Understanding the Basics of California’s Dog Bite Laws
In California, all dog owners are held strictly liable for the actions of their pet. This means that, under the law, a dog owner can be held liable for damages if their dog bites another person—even if they had no prior knowledge that their dog was dangerous or had the propensity to bite. This also means that the victim does not need to show that the bite was caused by a lack of reasonable care on the part of the owner.
The law simply states that an owner is liable for damages if their dog bites another person who is “on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog.”
However, it should be noted that a dog owner’s liability can be reduced if the victim provoked the attack. Similarly, the owner cannot be held liable if another person was bitten while trespassing on their property.
Contact Kaleka and Sayah Law Group, APC
At Kaleka and Sayah Law Group, APC, we know just how devastating a dog bite injury can be. Not only can it lead to expensive medical bills and time spent away from work, but it can also cause a great deal of pain and suffering.
Our firm is ready to pursue the level of compensation you deserve – all you have to do is give us a call at (310) 850-1765.