San Diego Dog Bite Liability Lawyers

1. San Diego Dog Bite Liability Lawyers Laws regarding dog bites vary state by state‚ but California holds dog owners strictly liable for any injuries caused by a dog bite. Strict liability means that a party holds “absolute legal responsibility for an injury that can be imposed on the wrongdoer without proof of carelessness or fault.” In other words‚ even though the owner did nothing wrong‚ their ownership of the dog makes them liable for the bite injury. Dog bite laws can be very complicated. If you or a family member has been injured by a dog‚ it is important that you seek the representation of an experienced San Diego dog bite attorney who is familiar with California’s laws. Jurewitz Law Group | Injury & Accident Lawyers has been successfully representing San Diego area injury victims for over 15 years. Exceptions Exceptionsto toOwner Owner Liability Liability

2. Strict liability only applies to dog bites. If someone’s dog jumps up on you and knocks you down or scratches you‚ there would have to be negligence on the owner’s part for you to pursue an injury claim. Other times when a dog’s owner can’t be held liable for an attack include: The victim was trespassing on the owner’s property The victim was physically threatening or attacking the owner The victim was provoking the dog in some way    Keeper Keeperor orHandler HandlerDog DogBite BiteLiability Liability A person working with a dog (trainer‚ handler‚ walker‚ groomer‚ vet‚ etc.)‚ who is not the dog’s owner‚ is not under the strict liability doctrine. They (the trainer‚ walker‚ etc.) can only be held liable for an injury by the dog if they had knowledge that the dog had previously bitten someone or displayed a tendency to bite. Compensation Compensationfor forDamages Damagesin ina aDog Dog Bite BiteInjury Injury Claim Claim In a dog bite claim‚ the victim may be able to pursue any of the following damages:  Medical bills  Future medical treatments related to your injury (such as skin grafts and plastic surgery)  Pain and suffering  Costs of physical therapy and rehabilitation  Scarring and disfigurement  Permanent injury or disability  Emotion trauma and mental duress  Emotional therapy  Lost wages  Loss of career or earning potential -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------