Dog Bite

The shock of being bitten by a tame animal – an animal you believed to be someone’s pet – is shocking. The medical expenses, the scarring and disfigurement, as well as the continuing anxiety, can make the aftermath of your experience even worse. Our Oakland personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Baron J. Drexel has extensive experience handling claims of serious injuries resulting from animal attacks such as dog bites. For an attorney experienced in animal bite claims, contact us today.
Dog Bites and Children
When children are bitten – and the majority of dog bite incidents involve children – the chance for severe injuries increases. Because of their size, small children are more at risk from dog bites, especially from large dogs such as German Shepherds or Dobermans. We have managed claims for families whose children have been bitten.
Dog Owner’s Responsibility
Dog owners are responsible for controlling the animal. If a dog is one of the so-called high-risk breeds, such as a Rottweilers or pit bull, owners are strictly responsible for the dog’s behavior. However, any dog can become aggressive and territorial. The dog can be frightened by the actions of a child or adult. The dog is not necessarily to blame. Rather the owner is legally responsible for the animal’s behavior.
Compensation for a Dog Attack
Our attorney has experience investigating animal attacks such as dog bites. Once negligence is demonstrated, our attorney has been successful obtaining compensation for expenses such as the cost of plastic surgery and other medical expenses. If you’ve suffered any kind of emotional trauma, then our attorney may be able to recover the cost of therapy to address the trauma of a dog bite.
Animal attacks are not limited to dog bites. We have recovered compensation for injuries sustained from a large dog jumping and knocking the victim over, causing a pedestrian accident. We have helped people who suffered injuries resulting from bicycle accidents caused by a dogs darting onto bike paths. Injuries such as broken limbs can occur in these situations, and our attorney has helped people obtain damages and compensation. Contact a San Francisco animal attack attorney knowledgeable about California statutes relating to dog bites. Call The Law Office of Baron J. Drexel. You pay no attorneys’ fees until we recover compensation for you. Call today.