OCEANBRIDGE LAW FIRM – DEDICATED & EXPERIENCED DOG BITE AND ANIMALS INJURY LAWYER ENCINO CA

California is considered the dog bite capital of the United States with the highest number of dog attack-related claims in the country. Every year, insurance companies in California receive more than 1,900 dog bite claims while dog-related claims account for almost one-third of liability costs for homeowners insurance. Despite these high numbers, this is just the tip of the iceberg as most dog attacks do not result in an insurance claim. Unfortunately, most dog attack victims are children, and it is children who usually suffer the most severe injuries when bitten or attacked by a dog. If you or your child has been hurt by someone else’s dog, Our Encino dog bite attorneys can help you hold the responsible party accountable for your damages.

CALIFORNIA DOG BITE LIABILITY

Dog owners in California have a responsibility to make sure no one is hurt or bitten by their dog. Dog owners must also keep animals restrained at all times and current on vaccinations. California law holds dog owners strictly liable for any damages suffered by someone who is bitten in a public or private place, even on the dog owner’s property. California does not have a “one bite rule, a number of” and it does not matter if the owner was not aware that the dog was vicious.