Dog Bites
Pursuing Justice for Animal Attack Victims in California
At Carpenter & Zuckerman, we understand how terrifying and frustrating it can be to suffer a violent animal attack. Dog bites not only lead to deadly injuries but can leave victims with lasting psychological trauma. If you suffered a dog bite in Beverly Hills, seeking sound counsel from an experienced dog bite attorney is imperative to recover compensation for hospital bills, medical care, lost wages, scarring and disfigurement, and other losses.
Fortunately, our lawyers have decades of experience representing the wrongfully injured in dog bite lawsuits. Our attorneys are well-versed in personal injury law to aggressively pursue justice on your behalf, freeing you to focus on your health. Since 1995, Carpenter & Zuckerman has been committed to holding negligent parties accountable for inflicting harm on innocent lives. With over $2 billion recovered for clients throughout California, you can trust our advocates to represent your best interests while guiding your legal steps with wisdom and care.
If you suffered a dog bite, time is of the essence. Call (310) 273-1230 to schedule a free consultation with our compassionate attorneys.
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Common Injuries Sustained in Dog Bites
While dogs are considered man’s best friend, these animals are still capable of serious damage when they perceive threats. If you were attacked by a dog, securing skilled representation is essential to recover compensation and hold liable parties accountable for negligence. Dog bites can lead to a wide range of life-threatening injuries, such as:
- Nerve damage
- Tendon damage
- Cuts and lacerations
- Muscle sprains and strains
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Fractures and broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Psychological trauma, including PTSD
Why Partner with Carpenter & Zuckerman?
After a wrongful injury, your health and financial security are on the line. From navigating time off work to affording expensive hospital bills, it can be terrifying to navigate the aftermath of a serious injury. Fortunately, our dog bite attorneys are here to represent your best interests while you focus on your well-being.
Why trust Carpenter & Zuckerman to relentlessly pursue justice on your behalf? Some reasons to partner with our experienced attorneys include:
- Extensive litigation experience:When you hire Carpenter & Zuckerman, you won't just be working with experienced lawyers, but a highly skilled team of litigators. Our seasoned trial attorneys prepare every case for trial and never shy away from tough litigation if that's what it takes to secure the fair settlement you deserve.
- Over 25 years of experience:Since 1995, our firm has been committed to advocating for the wrongfully injured. With decades of experience, thousands of cases handled, and a reputation for exceptional verdicts, we can work tirelessly to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.
- Pay nothing until we achieve a fair settlement: Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay a penny until we recover a settlement. With free virtual and in-person consultations available, you can trust our compassionate staff to keep your best interests at heart.
- Proven track record of case results: Our attorneys have a reputation for achieving extraordinary verdicts for our clients. With billions recovered for the wrongfully injured, you can trust us to prioritize your case from start to finish.
- Comprehensive legal knowledge: Our seasoned advocates are well-versed in personal injury lawsuits. When you hire us, we can leverage our extensive knowledge of California law to fortify your case with relevant evidence and establish negligence on the part of liable parties.
Who Is Liable in a Dog Bite Lawsuit?
Under CA Civil Code §3342, dog owners are held to a “strict liability” statute in cases of dog bites. This means that the owner of the animal is liable “regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.” In other words, even if the animal did not display aggression prior to the attack, the dog owner is generally still liable for resulting injuries. This is true even if the dog bite occurred on the dog owner’s property.
California’s strict liability statute simplifies the process of seeking compensation, eliminating the need to prove negligence on the part of the dog owner. However, keep in mind there are certain exceptions to this, such as if the victim was trespassing or provoking the dog. Seeking counsel from an attorney with a thorough understanding of these legal nuances is essential to hold liable parties accountable and recover fair compensation for your injuries after a dog bite.
Can I Recover Compensation for Psychological Trauma?
Absolutely. In certain circ*mstances, plaintiffs can recover damages for psychological trauma resulting from the injury. Similarly to recovering compensation for physical pain and suffering, victims may be eligible to recover compensation for emotional pain and suffering, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
It’s important to understand that any traumatic event can have deadly consequences on your overall health. Just like physical wounds, emotional wounds can drastically impair your day-to-day functioning and increase your risk of serious health complications, including stroke, coronary heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening conditions.
Our dog bite attorneys can leverage their in-depth understanding of personal injury law to maximize available damages and ensure you’re compensated fairly for both economic and non-economic losses, from trauma therapy and counseling expenses to prescription medications for anxiety, insomnia, depression, and other effects of post-traumatic stress.
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Recoverable Damages in Dog Bite Lawsuits
If you were injured by a dog bite, you may be eligible to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Depending on the circ*mstances of your case, you may be entitled to recover:
- Economic damages: These compensate the victim for direct financial losses, such as hospital bills, medical care, future rehabilitation and treatment costs, property damage, lost earnings, and lost earning capacity.
- Non-economic damages: These compensate the victim for non-monetary losses, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.
Don’t take the fall for someone else’s negligence. Our Beverly Hills lawyers can fight for the fair settlement you deserve. Contact us online to discuss your case.
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