Long Beach Dog Bite Lawyer

A large percentage of people in the United States suffer from dog bites and attacks each year, far more than most people realize. A whopping 5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, ranging from mild nips to full on attacks. A majority of dog bite victims are children who are most often suffer injuries to the facial region. This is in part due to the fact that children’s faces are at eye level with many dogs and because of the fact that children are innocently unaware of the dangers some dogs pose. Due to the fact the California is a â strict liability state, pet owners whose dogs inflict injury upon others will be held liable for any resulting damages. Dog owners in Long Beach have a legal responsibility to prevent their pets from biting and injuring others and when they fail to do this they will be required to provide compensation for medical expenses lost wages, and pain and suffering resulting from a dog bite or attack.

Attorneys Representing Long Beach Dog Bite Victims

If you or someone you care about has been injured by an aggressive or vicious dog in Long Beach, we can help you take the legal actions necessary to collect compensation from the dogs owner. Whether you were bitten by a dog on a sidewalk, in a friends home, or were chased down and attacked by a dog on the road, our Long Beach personal injury lawyers can help you take legal action against the dog owner. Dog bites and attacks can result in not only physical wounds such as lacerations, punctures, infections and flesh wounds, but can also inflict psychological injuries. A dog bite or attack can be a very traumatic experience and these have been known to install a permanent fear of dogs into some people, especially children who are attacked.

If you are the victim of a dog bite or attack, contact our Long Beach Personal Injury Attorneys today to find out what can be done for you!