How A San Diego Dog Bite Attorney Can Help

An important consideration in choosing your counsel in a dog attack case is to find a dog attack attorney with whom you feel comfortable and in whom you have confidence, and who is someone you can trust. In every case there will likely come a time when you must decide whether to resolve your case through settlement or take it to trial. At that point, your confidence and trust in your attorney will be vitally important. Casey Gerry is one of the oldest and most respected plaintiff’s personal injury firms in California. For over 60 years Casey Gerry's San Diego dog bite attorneys have dealt with canine bite and attack cases involving serious injuries and fatalities. Our attorneys have secured judgments for their clients that have provided compensation for their medical expenses and the distress they have suffered.

At Casey Gerry, our dog attack attorneys in San Diego are committed to a thorough and accurate investigation for any client on whose behalf we undertake representation. Unlike most personal injury firms, Casey Gerry employs a full-time investigative staff to thoroughly investigate every reasonable dog bite claim. In cases involving dog bites or dog attacks, gathering the facts and evidence as soon as possible can be critical to the success of a case. Casey Gerry offers prospective clients unparalleled resources to accomplish the necessary investigation.

When Casey Gerry accepts a dog attack case, a partner in the firm assumes responsibility for the case, and assembles a legal team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and other staff to investigate and research the case. We strive to understand all that occurred in the attack, to carefully assess the evidence, the circumstances of the attack and all other relevant information.

Casey Gerry's San Diego dog attack attorneys frequently consult with the plastic surgeons who treat our clients in order to understand not only the immediate medical consequences for the injured person, but also the long-term prognosis for healing. Our dog attack lawyers ask surgeons for their recommendations for removing scars, or when that is not possible, for reducing them. The most dedicated and skillful plastic surgery cannot always prevent scarring. Many dog attack victims will carry permanent, residual scars for the rest of their lives.

Our dog bite attorneys may seek a comprehensive psychological evaluation in order to understand the psychological consequences of the trauma and the treatment recommendations for the individual’s recovery. Psychological evaluation is especially important in helping a young child resolve an experience of overwhelming terror and helplessness. Our attorneys also seek to understand the effects of scarring in the victim’s daily life and work. We have represented models who have been attacked by a dog, and for whom scars had a dramatic, disastrous effect on their ability to continue at their accustomed work. People accustomed to swimming, going to the beach, or playing sports may find that scarring has compromised their ability to engage in familiar and rewarding activities.

Immediate investigation after a dog bite or dog attack is extremely important. Unfortunately, many people who own a dangerous dog do not have the financial resources to pay for the damage that their dog has causes. Casey Gerry dog bite attorneys conduct a thorough investigation to determine all who share responsibility for the dog.

Casey Gerry's San Diego dog attack attorneys seek to relieve you of anxiety and uncertainty about your case. We will look first at your medical needs, to be sure that you are getting the medical and psychological care that you need. We work closely with you to make sure we understand your needs and concerns, and to see that these are addressed, so that you can be completely focused on treatment and recovery.

The most helpful service our dog attack lawyers can render to you is to prosecute your case aggressively, helping you achieve the fairest monetary result we can obtain. While you or your child are receiving medical care and are recovering, you may not feel ready to have your case resolved, yet investigation needs to be under way. Our investigative staff can obtain factual statements from witnesses, and other essential information, leaving you to focus on your recovery and return to the quality of life you enjoyed before the attack.