Los Angeles is the largest city in California, with almost four million residents. Known for the year-round Mediterranean climate, picturesque beaches, fine dining, and Hollywood boulevards, Los Angeles is truly a sight to behold. Los Angeles is also home to some of the state’s most beautiful parks, where people can spend time with their family, enjoy the company of friends, and exercise.
However, many people choose to bring their dogs to these parks because of the wide-open spaces that their animals crave. While many of these dogs are trained, some dogs can become aggressive without notice, causing various types of injuries to those around them. If you have been injured by a dog while in Los Angeles, call Walch Law today to speak with one of our seasoned dog bite lawyers. You can receive a FREE consultation regarding your case, so don’t wait to call now! You can also visit our website to learn more about what we can do and to schedule your complimentary meeting with one of our attorneys.
Dog Bites in California: California has specific laws that can help guide you as you seek financial recovery for the injuries that you or someone that you love sustained from a dog bite or other animal attack while in Los Angeles. Some of the most relevant laws include the “one bite” law and who may be found “liable” for a dog bite.
If you have been bit by a dog, one of our seasoned dog bite lawyer Los Angeles can help you navigate these complex legal statutes so that you don’t have to worry about learning them. We will help you to understand them and how they apply specifically in your case! Most importantly, we will fight to make sure that you receive every penny to which you are entitled from the incident.
“One Bite” Law – California’s one bite law means that dog owners can be held responsible for injuries that their dogs cause, even if it is the first time that the dog has shown aggressive behavior. Many states permit dog owners to get a “pass” the first time that their dog hurts someone else. However, California holds the owner’s liable from the first incident that their animal is responsible for, and every time after that as well. At Walch Law, we will help you establish who the dog owner was and prove their liability for the accident. We will take care of everything so that you don’t have to worry about anything besides your physical and mental recovery.
Dog Owner Liability – In California, dog owners are usually the ones held liable if their animal attacks someone, even if the owner is not present at the time of the attack. However, there are certain elements that must be met to hold a dog owner liable for an attack, including: (1) The individual is the owner of the animal responsible for the attack, (2) the animal attack resulted in some sort of bodily injury, (3) the attack happened on public property, or on private property that the victim had permission to enter, and (4) the animal involved in the incident had a significant level of involvement in the resulting injury.
One of our seasoned Los Angeles dog bite lawyer can help you work through these elements within your own case to help you determine how to proceed with your case. Call now to learn more!
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