San Jose Dog Bite Lawyer
Dog bites can be life-altering events with devastating emotional, psychological and financial ramifications. This is especially true when these attacks involve the most vulnerable people in our society, children and the elderly. What is most sad is that the debilitating injuries,
disfigurement and
death that often result from these unfortunate events could likely have been avoided if negligent owners had just taken some simple steps to prevent them. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed by a dog or other animal attack in San Jose, you should immediately contact an experienced
San Jose personal injury attorney at the firm to learn more about your rights and legal options.
Dog Bite Injuries: How a San Jose Injury Attorney Can Help
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites each year, half of whom are children. Their studies also reveal that nearly half of those injured required emergency treatment and 16 victims died. In these studies, the Incidence of bite-related injuries is highest for children ages 5 to 9 years, and almost two thirds of injuries among children ages four years and younger are to the head or neck region.
It is important to understand that as much as we all love our pets and animals, and in many cases treat them like members of our family, California law requires us to make reasonable efforts to protect people from any injury and harm that our pets may cause. Whether the attack occurs in someone's home or out on the street or public property, and whether you know the pet owners personally or not, the pet owners are liable in most instances, depending on the situation. When the pet owner is known by the victim, however, it's not unusual for victims to be reluctant or uncomfortable about seeking legal remedies. While this is completely understandable, be aware that many of these incidents are covered by a person's homeowner's insurance, so the justice and compensation you seek and deserve will not come from the personal assets of the friend, acquaintance or family member.
If you or someone you love was injured or killed because of the negligence of a dog owner in San Jose you should immediately seek the medical help you need and then contact a knowledgeable attorney from the firm. We are experienced personal injury trial lawyers dedicated to an aggressive prosecution of clients' cases and the vigorous protection of their rights. We will pursue every legal avenue to provide the best settlement possible for the injuries and damages suffered from all liable parties. Don't fight the insurance companies alone, put our team on your side.
Contact a San Jose dog bite attorney at the firm
for the sound advice and strong legal representation you need in your dog bite case in San Jose.
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