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California Dog Bite Injury Attorneys

There are an estimated five million reported dog bites each year in the United States--over 750,000 dog bite victims each year require medical treatment. About 1,000 dog bite victims arrive at hospital emergency rooms every day.

Dog bite monetary losses are a whopping $1 billion per year with over $300 million paid out by insurance companies.

Unfortunately, over half of the dog bite victims who get medical care are under the age of 18, and over half of these victims are bitten in the face. The dog responsible for the attack is most often owned by the victim's family, acquaintance, or neighbor.

If a dog has bitten you or a loved one, you may be entitled to recover damages. Your case may be complicated, as it may be unclear who to bring a claim against, and to what kind of damages you are entitled.

Our staff of knowledgeable, experienced animal attack lawyers can help. Depending on the seriousness of your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering

In some instances, you may also be entitled to punitive damages, that are awarded to punish the dog for his or her dog's behavior. To justify an award of punitive damages, the wrongdoer's conduct usually must be more than negligence.

If you live in California and believe you have a valid dog bite claim you should, or if you have a question about a serious injury caused by a dog bite, please contact us today to discuss your claim.

We provide free consultation, and we're paid only when we win your claim. You'll pay no fees if we don't obtain a verdict or settlement for you.