Dog attacks are a serious medical and social problem. More than four million dog bites are reported each year, and many more go unreported. Being attacked by a dog can be a traumatic and life-altering event. Casey Gerry’s San Diego dog bite lawyers know that when a dog attacks an individual, it can cause not only physical scarring, but emotional scarring and persistent fear. Anyone who has ever experienced a dog attack knows how terrifying it can be. Under California law, dog owners are liable when their dog bites someone while in a public place, or while a person is lawfully in a private place. Many California counties, including San Diego, have leash laws that require dogs to be restrained by a leash six feet or shorter. Violation of leash law provides another basis for holding the dog owner responsible. There is no responsibility-free bite. The attack victim does not have to prove fault or negligence. Dog owners have also been held responsible when the dog was not actually successful in biting its victim, but the victim was injured while trying to escape the dog’s attack.
Our San Diego dog bite lawyers have handled dog bite claims throughout San Diego and many other Southern California cities.
A person who has suffered severe injuries as a result of a pet owner's or property owners negligence may have the right to compensation. A person whose beloved child or other loved one has died as a result of a dog attack may also have a right to compensation and redress. Compensation may include reimbursement for:
A San Diego Dog bite lawyer with Casey Gerry may be able to work with you to achieve a settlement or judgment to recover your medical and rehabilitation costs, both current and future.
If you are considering hiring a dog bite lawyer in San Diego, Casey Gerry works with clients through contingent fee agreements. This means Casey Gerry agrees to be paid a fee only if your claim is ultimately successful, either through an out of court settlement or by a judgment following a court proceeding. Once a successful settlement or judgment has been awarded, our dog bite lawyers receive a percentage of the recovery. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. This fee arrangement is helpful for most people because it does not require you to pay any money up front.
If you have decided to pursue legal action, you should contact a San Diego dog bite lawyer as soon as possible for review of your situation. California has deadlines, called statutes of limitation, that establish timelines for the filing of lawsuits. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries from a dog attack, you should not delay in contacting a dog bite lawyer in San Diego. If the California statute of limitation in expires, your right to pursue a claim may be lost. When you contact Casey Gerry, one of our experienced dog bite lawyers will discuss your case with you to help you determine the best way to proceed. Casey Gerry would be pleased to be among those that you interview and would be honored to be the firm you select.