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Personal Injury Law : In Brief

In 1995, playground-related injuries among children ages 14 and younger cost an estimated $1.2 billion. Source - National Center for Personal Injury Protection and Control
Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bites and animal attacks often result in significant physical injury, including scarring and disfigurement. Many times, the victim of a dog bite or animal attack is an innocent child. Nonetheless, the costs of medical care, including rehabilitation and plastic surgery, can be exorbitant. If a dog has bitten or attacked you in the state of California , it is imperative that you speak with an experienced California dog bite and animal attack attorney immediately.

 

At Catalano & Catalano we represent clients throughout California who have suffered injuries or the death of loved ones due to dog bites and animal attack. We offer experienced and knowledgeable legal guidance in a professional atmosphere.

 

Dog bite cases often include a lawsuit as well as a criminal offense on the part of the owner of the attacking animal. California follows the doctrine of strict liability; meaning that a dog owner is liable for injuries inflicted by his dog upon a human being, even if the owner was not negligent and the dog had never bitten anyone before.

 

Catalano & Catalano is ready to help you fight for full and fair compensation for medical expenses and punitive damages after suffering a serious dog bite or animal attack. If you have been bitten, don't take the dog bite lightly. You must seek medical attention right away. Dog bites often cause dangerous infections that may not become a medical problem until several days following the bite.

 

Even if you know the animal and its owner quite well, gather all of the information that you can. Don't accept a private settlement offer. You may hesitate to "sue" a neighbor, friend, or relative if you or a family member has been bitten by a dog. However, it is important to know that a pet owners ‘homeowners’ insurance policy usually cover costs that victims face, including:

  • Medical Treatment
  • Wage Replacement when time is lost from work as a result of the dog bite.
  • Plastic Surgery in the case of disfigurement or amputation caused by a pit bull mauling or other vicious dog bite or attack.
  • Psychological Counseling
  • Pain and Suffering of a child or adult who may experience lasting fears or trauma

 

If you have any legal questions regarding an injury or death related to an auto accident, contact Catalano & Catalano today for a free consultation. We are truly committed to achieving fair and just results. Our experience will prove beneficial in valuing your case, assisting in determining if any settlement offers are fair, or deciding whether you should proceed to trial.

San Francisco Office - Phone 415.788.0207      San Diego Office - Phone 619.233.3565