Dog Bite Attorney In Los Angeles

Dogs can make the most loving and loyal companions, often forming a profound bond with their human owners.  Unfortunately, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the CDC estimate that over 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, with most of the victims being children.   According to data from the USPS, California had the most mail carrier dog bites per state, while Los Angeles ranked second in cities with the most postal worker dog bites.  Dog bites can cause serious physical and psychological trauma, and can result in financial hardship to the victim due to medical expenses and missed time from work.  A victim may seek compensation for his injuries from the dog’s owner. 

When pursuing a dog bite case, a victim may seek compensation for the following items:  

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Loss of earnings (past and future)
• Psychological/emotional distress 
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring and/or disfigurement

The experienced personal injury attorneys at Morgan & Morgan understand the challenges faced by dog bite victims.  With a wealth of knowledge in this area of law, our commitment to client success is demonstrated by the results we have produced on their behalf.

California law holds dog owners responsible for injuries caused when their dog bites another individual, even if the dog has no history of aggression.  Dog owners are thus said to be “strictly liable” for injuries resulting from a dog bite.  California dog owners may also be responsible for injuries caused by their dog, even in the absence of a bite, if the owner’s negligence is proven to have played a role in the accident.

A dog owner may avoid responsibility by arguing the victim’s actions caused the attack or otherwise limit their recovery.  The experienced dog bite attorneys at Morgan & Morgan possess a deep understanding of the complexities of these cases and are committed to fighting for your full and fair compensation.

All dog bite injuries have the potential to produce serious, long-lasting negative effects on the victim.  Dog bite injuries may include: 

• Scarring and disfigurement
• Puncture wounds
• Fractures
• Nerve damage
• Tissue and muscle damage 
• Lacerations
• Infections
• Contusions and bruises
• Psychological and emotional injury
• Fatal injuries

A dog attack can leave victims with permanent physical and psychological scars, as well as a pile of medical bills.  The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are tireless advocates with a proven track record for success, recovering over $20 billion for their clients over the past 35 years.  If you need a Los Angeles dog bite lawyer, contact Morgan & Morgan to have your case evaluated for free today.