Talking about dog bites is not talking about isolated cases. Each year, thousands of people in the United States are injured by dog bites. This varies from case to case, but dog bites can cause anything from minor wounds to disfigurement of a person's face or even death, so filing a claim for dog bite compensation in court is more common than you might think. It is not surprising, then, that the WHO recognizes that dog bites are a public health problem and that they can be one of the leading causes of child mortality.If you are involved in an incident of this nature, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp so you can receive the best free legal advice, and in this way we can help you obtain the highest compensation for dog bite possible with the help of a personal injury attorney, who can guide your case in the best way.
In Most Cases, You Have the Right to Compensation
Guidance and representation by a personal injury attorney is decisive in any type of case, so you should only choose the support of professionals who have the necessary experience to handle your situation in the best way.
What Can You Do If You Suffer a Dog Bite?
First of all, we need to know what to do in case of a dog bite and what to keep in mind to know how to act in these so frequent cases.
The first thing we must do is:
- Call the emergency number to request medical assistance.
- Call Conexión Legal to request the support of a personal injury attorney.
- Request the assistance of law enforcement who will be able to confirm the circumstances of what happened and draw up a report, clarifying all aspects of the incident, such as:
- Whether it occurred on public property.
- Whether regulations were not complied with.
- Whether it was a potentially dangerous dog breed, etc.
All this documentation must be kept so that, in the future, it can serve as support to file a complaint and be able to claim the compensation corresponding to the fact that you suffered a dog bite.
In What Cases Can You Demand Compensation for a Dog Bite?
A dog bite is not an isolated incident, in fact, it is stipulated in the laws of the country that the owner will be responsible for all damage caused by his dog, even if it has escaped: "The owner of an animal, or whoever uses it, is responsible for the damage it causes, even if it escapes or is lost. This responsibility will only cease if the damage is caused by force majeure or by the fault of the person who suffered it." That is, the fault will always be that of the owner of the animal, unless it is a case of force majeure or the bite was provoked by the person who suffered it. Therefore, the representation of a personal injury attorney who presents the necessary documentation in a timely manner is important since it will be crucial when filing a claim for dog bite compensation.
With regard to potentially dangerous breeds, we must keep in mind that among the documentation required to own this type of dog, it is necessary to purchase liability insurance and it is likely that the insurance will cover the payment of some compensation if an incident were to occur.
Keys to Proving a Dog Bite
- Dog owners who cause injuries to other people are legally responsible for these incidents. Therefore, they can be sued and forced to pay compensation to any victim of a dog bite.
- These incidents and injuries are negligent under California law. Legal proceedings in these cases are based on the content of the Animal Control Act.
- The legal statute establishes guidelines for owners of these animals in order to prevent them from causing harm to others.
- In some cases, depending on their conditions, no proof of negligence is required to determine the owner's liability.
Also read When is an accident considered a personal injury?With this, if you consider it necessary, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so you can receive free legal advice and the highest compensation for dog bite. Remember that legal representation by a personal injury attorney can be decisive in winning your case. Call us now.
Follow the steps in the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
