Orange County Dog Bite Attorney

Dog Bite Lawyers in Orange County, CA

Every year, more than 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dog, and approximately one out of every six dog bites are serious enough to require medical attention.  Victims of dog bites suffer from a number of debilitating and painful injuries that can result in permanent damage or disability, such as deep wounds or punctures, infection, disease, permanent scarring, broken bones, disfigurement, nerve damage, head trauma, emotional trauma, and sometimes even death.  If you or someone you love has suffered an injury after being bitten or attacked by a dog, an experienced Orange County dog bite lawyer at our firm can explain your legal rights and help you file an injury claim against the owner of the dog.

California Dog Bite Laws

According to California Civil Code section 3342a, dog owners are to be held legally responsible if their dog bites or attacks a person.  The law states,

“The owner of any dog is liable for damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness.”

Under the terms of the law, it’s the responsibility of the owner to restrain the dog and keep it from biting a person.   In the event that a dog bites or injuries a person, the owner will be held responsible for the incident and liable for paying damages to the victim.  Even if the dog never bit a person or displayed signs of aggression before, the owner will still be held liable for the attack.  The only time an owner will not be held accountable for a dog bite injury is if the victim was trespassing or committing a crime on the owner’s property.

Contact an Orange County Dog Bite Lawyer

At Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. we are committed to helping dog bite victims in Orange County recover the compensation they deserve.  We know that a dog bite injury or attack can be a very traumatizing and physically painful experience.   Nothing gives us greater joy than helping people who have been through so much, both physically and emotionally, obtain justice under the law.  When you come to the office, an experienced and compassionate Orange County dog bite attorney will sit down with you to review your case, explain your rights under the law, and discuss your best options.  If you agree to retain our services, we will immediately begin conducting our own investigation into your dog bite, collecting evidence, consulting medical experts, and doing whatever else is necessary to build a strong injury claim.  In court, we will vigorously advocate on your behalf, and will not stop negotiating until we recover a settlement that is more than fair and just.

To discuss your case with an Orange County dog bite lawyer who genuinely cares for your best interest, please contact Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. today!