California does not have a “one bite” rule that protects owners from liability if their dog had bitten someone before or the owner knew the dog was vicious. In California, the owner of a dog will be strictly liable when their animal bites or attacks someone.
If you got...
California holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused by a dog bite. However, this strict liability does not apply to trespassers. So, if you’ve been bitten by a dog while trespassing, you may be wondering if you can sue the owner.
The answer is… it depends.
Although it rarely happens, it is possible to get punitive damages for a dog bite in California. The facts must be extreme and unusual to qualify for an award of punitive damages in these cases. You must show with clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted maliciously in causing you to...
Every state has different laws about liability for dog bites. The rules address when a dog owner has to pay the damages caused by the dog biting or attacking someone. Also, states can vary on their exceptions to dog owner liability.
A California dog bite attorney can advocate...
Millions of pet owners enjoy the love and companionship of dogs. While dogs may be playful, peaceful, and loving to their owners, they may not react the same way to other people or animals.
Roughly 4.5 million dog bites are reported annually, with the...
Dog bites and dog attacks can result in serious injuries and disabilities. It is important for individuals to understand their legal rights after a dog bite. Our Los Angeles dog bite accident attorney explains a significant change in California’s dog bite laws for 2020 and reviews...
One of the benefits of California’s warm climate is that it allows Californians to be physically active outdoors year-round. While this is one of many upsides to California life, one of the downsides of outdoor fitness is dog bite injuries. Recently, the greater Los Angeles area was named
Police officers protect and serve, and canine (“K-9”) officers are no exception. Trained to be vicious in taking down and apprehending suspects, biting is part of a canine officer's job description.
Unfortunately, you apparently can't teach old...
“Man’s best friend”, they say. Many families across America enjoy the fun and companionship of dogs and consider them to be more than just pets—they are part of the family. In so many ways, life can be so much...
