Dog Bite

Apr 30 2024

How Lawyers Can Assist You After a Dog Attack

While most of the time, playing with dogs is fun and enjoyable, there are occasions where even dogs that are seemingly friendly and behaved can bite or attack. These incidents can be traumatic and overwhelming, leaving victims with physical injuries and emotional scars. Knowing how to handle a dog attack as a victim is crucial for protecting yourself and seeking justice. In this post, the Sacramento dog bite attorneys with [firm-name] discusses the steps you can take if you or a loved one is ever...

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Accident Attorney

Oct 8 2021

5 Benefits of Hiring a Local Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve suffered a traumatic injury after an accident you are probably overwhelmed with many difficulties. One of the most pressing is figuring out how to get the compensation you will need to get you through this challenging time and make you whole going forward. This is where an experienced, compassionate and local personal injury lawyer comes in. If you do an online search for “personal injury attorneys” you’ll find endless options. Why decide to go with an attorney in your area? Here are 5...

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Accident Attorney

Apr 16 2021

5 Eye-Opening Statistics About Dog Attacks

It’s next to impossible these days to browse any social media network and not come across a picture of a cute cat or dog within the first 5 minutes of scrolling. Most of us will enjoy these posts and find that many people respond to them with the question of, “how could you not love dogs?” This is a great question - but it overlooks the percentage of our population who have a strained relationship with dogs. There’s no arguing that dogs are cute, but...

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Accident Attorney

Sep 14 2020

WHAT CAN SACRAMENTO PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS DO FOR ME?

Personal injury claims can arise from a wide variety of accidents and situations. Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers have extensive experience handling many types of personal injury claims including: Car Accidents Bicycle Accidents DUI Accident Brain Injuries Motorcycle Crashes Elder Abuse Claims Dog Attacks Pedestrian Accidents Slip and Fall Accidents (Premises Liability Claims) Truck Accidents Wrongful Death Claims It can be difficult to know when you need personal injury lawyers to handle your case. However, you can always benefit from a free consultation with one...

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Accident Attorney

Aug 19 2020

ACT NOW TO PROTECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS – SIX REASONS TO HIRE A SACRAMENTO INJURY LAWYER

Has a negligent party caused an injury to you or your family member? Are you unsure about what you should do? If so, you need to act now to protect your legal rights. Getting the legal advice you need from a trusted Sacramento injury lawyer can help you protect your right to fair and just compensation for your injuries. When Do You Need to Call a Sacramento Injury Lawyer to Protect Your Legal Rights? The simple answer to that question is whenever another party causes...

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Accident Attorney

Jun 18 2020

5 WAYS TO LOSE A PERSONAL INJURY CASE

The steps that you take after your injury can hurt your chance of success in a personal injury case. Without an attorney to guide you through the process of filing a claim and negotiating a settlement, it can be easy to wander into various pitfalls that might cause you to lose a personal injury case Being injured through no fault of your own is frustrating. It can also be painful and emotionally stressful. In many cases, an unexpected injury can cause financial hardships. The injury...

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Accident Attorney

May 14 2020

THREE FACTS ABOUT DOG BITES THAT NEW DOG OWNERS NEED TO KNOW

During the COVID-19 shut down, many people decided it would be a great time to add a new dog to their family because they were home and had time to devote to a new pet. However, new dog owners need to understand their responsibilities and liability under California dog bite laws. Three Important Things All New Dog Owners in California Need to Know 1.  You are responsible for your dog’s actions. California Civil Code Section 3342 is the dog bite statute in California. In California, dog...

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Dog Bite

Jan 30 2020

NEW CALIFORNIA DOG BITE DISCLOSURE – WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW IF BITTEN BY A DOG?

California dog bite laws give victims legal grounds to recover compensation for injuries and damages caused by dog attacks. However, dog bite laws can be complicated, and cases are not always easy to win. Laws can change, such as the new dog bite disclosure law. Hiring a Sacramento dog bite attorney who understands the law and the legal requirements to prove liability gives victims a better chance of receiving a just and fair settlement after being bitten by a dog. New Dog Bite Disclosure Law...

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Accident Attorney

Sep 11 2018

MISTAKES THAT COULD HURT YOUR INJURY CLAIM FOR A DOG BITE

Under California law, a dog owner may be liable for damages if the dog bites another person. While there are exceptions to the strict liability laws for dog bites in California, a dog owner could be responsible for damages even if the dog does not have a history of being aggressive or vicious and has never bitten anyone before this incident. Therefore, victims in dog bite cases can usually recover compensation for their medical bills, lost income, physical injuries, and emotional suffering. However, some mistakes you...

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Accident Attorney

Nov 29 2017

IS YOUR CHILD GETTING A PUPPY FOR CHRISTMAS?

There are not many children who would not want to find a lovable new puppy under the Christmas tree. However, owning a dog is a huge responsibility. For some parents, giving their child a dog is a way of teaching their child responsibility. As a dog owner, your child must feed, bathe, and care for the dog. In addition, you need to teach your child that a dog owner is also responsible if the animal attacks or bites another person. California law holds a dog...

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