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Our passionate, experienced Fremont dog bite lawyers at Ehline Law are driven to assist dog bite victims.
Moreover, our legal team assists clients who have been attacked and suffered both temporary and permanent damage in obtaining full and just remuneration from dog owners and other parties.
Any dog bite victim in Fremont can get their life back on track with the assistance of our friendly, approachable team.
Hiring a competent dog bite attorney is crucial to your success.
Here are a few reasons to look to Ehline Law to find your personal injury lawyer:
When you’re strolling through the neighborhood, you probably don’t expect to end up in the emergency room because of dog bites.
Although many view a dog bite as a minor issue, it can result in tremendous pain and suffering.
In fact, statistics from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) indicate that approximately 5 million people in the US are injured by dogs each year, and over 800,000 of these cases cause serious dog bite injuries that require medical attention.
Bite wounds may leave permanent scars and disfigurement and require costly medical treatment.
To make matters worse, a dog attack can cause serious, long-lasting psychological damage. The result is anxiety around these animals, which may lead to future attacks.
Unfortunately, holding a dog owner responsible for your injuries is no simple process. Despite the strict liability framework used by California’s dog bite laws, dog owners aren’t always held accountable.
In California, even if the owner of the dog had no idea it might bite someone, he or she might still be held responsible for physical harm and damage to property.
Dogs are generally considered a threat under Section 3342 of the California Civil Code. Therefore, the owner is responsible for your damages regardless of whether the incident occurs in a public area or when the victim is legally in a private location, including on the dog owner’s property while on a leash.
Unlike other states, California does not consider whether the animal had a previous offense. Unless an unusual circumstance arises, the dog’s owner or controller is frequently liable for paying for your damages.
Dog bites in Fremont can occur for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common:
The truth is that dog attacks can be traumatic and painful. If you have suffered injuries caused by dog bites, it’s important to get in touch with our team of dog bite lawyers.
No personal injury case is a sure win, and the insurance company may try to get you to settle for a low offer. This is why hiring an experienced Fremont dog bite lawyer is important.
Your dog bite lawyers will assist you by:
Most dog bite victims in California are able to get a judgment or payment from the owner of the animal directly if it attacked them, resulting in property damage, personal harm, or even death.
If someone else, such as a friend, relative, or pet sitter, kept the animal or exercised control over it, they may be held collectively or solely liable.
Any person or entity who cares for or keeps a dog is considered its “owner” according to California law.
To prove ownership, your Fremont dog bite lawyer will request ownership documentation.
This can either be in the form of microchips, tags, or an AKC registration. Veterinary documents and homeowner’s or insurance coverage, among other things, are additional ways to demonstrate control.
Anyone in charge of the violent dog at the time of the assault may be held responsible for the ordeal and any injuries.
Dog bites can leave lasting trauma, which is why it is important to contact our team of dog bite lawyers to obtain compensation for your injuries. We will fight aggressively to ensure a favorable outcome!
Let us help you in your pursuit of justice for the injuries caused by a dog attack.
To book your free consultation with a Fremont dog bite lawyer, please contact us at (833) LETS-SUE or complete the contact form, and we will be in touch.
Michael Ehline
Michael is a managing partner at the nationwide Ehline Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC. He’s an inactive Marine and became a lawyer in the California State Bar Law Office Study Program, later receiving his J.D. from UWLA School of Law. Michael has won some of the world’s largest motorcycle accident settlements.
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