Oakland Dog Bite Attorney

Representation for Dog Bite Claims in Oakland, CA

Although strict liability applies in dog bite claims in California, there may be exceptions; it is important to understand these. The dog owner may attempt to avoid liability by saying that you were trespassing or that you provoked the dog. In either of those situations, it is possible that the dog owner would escape liability for your injuries. The truth is that a dog owner might have legal representation of their own. In this case, they might use defense tactics to not only avoid blame, but to turn the case around so that you are found to be the one at fault. 

For this reason, it is all the more important to involve a lawyer to help with your case. An attorney experienced in handling dog bite claims can get involved and work to prove that you were not at fault in this incident but instead that the dog attacked you unprovoked. Proving your case in this manner will help you recover money for medical expenses, any lost wages, pain and suffering and other expenses caused by the attack.

Have you been injured by an animal attack?

Did a dog bite you, your child or another family member or loved one? You may have grounds for a personal injury claim against the owner of the dog. For dog bites and attacks in Oakland, the dog owner will be held strictly liable - this means that he or she will be held responsible for your medical bills and other damages regardless of whether the dog has a history of violence or attacked someone in the past.

You can get more information about your dog bite claim, including your legal rights and options, by contacting an Oakland injury attorney at our law firm. There is no charge for your initial consultation, and we can address your concerns in order to help you get the information you need to make the right choices about your case.

Contact an Oakland dog bite lawyer at our law firm today!