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Injuries suffered in dog bite\/attack<\/a> can be devastating and, in some cases, even permanent. While the vast majority of people in the United States love dogs, these attacks do happen. The people who are harmed by dogs need to be able to recover damages to compensate for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This is where we can help.If you or someone you love has been injured in this manner, contact Sahar at Barghout Law Group, APC<\/a> to schedule a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked Questions After a Dog Bite<\/h2>\n

Q: Who is liable if a dog bites me?<\/h2>\n

A: Under California law\u201a a dog owner is \u201cstrictly liable\u201d (meaning they are responsible for injuries caused by their dog\u201a even when they are acting carefully) for any injuries caused by their dog. If a dog owner has homeowner\u2019s insurance or renter\u2019s insurance, you may make a claim under their insurance. You should get in touch with an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney right away so that we can investigate the defendant dog owner and available insurance coverage.<\/p>\n

Q: If I suffered a dog bite at work or on someone else\u2019s property, what can I do to recover damages?<\/h2>\n

A: If you were bitten during the course of employment, you may have a workers compensation claim. If you were bitten on someone else\u2019s property\u201a you may have a premises liability case. Determining liability is never simple. An experienced San Diego dog bite lawyer can help you examine the details surrounding the incident and identify the liable party.<\/p>\n

Q: How much time do I have to file a dog bite claim?<\/h2>\n

A: In California\u201a generally, the statute of limitations for filing a claim is two (2) years from the date of the dog bite incident. You should get in touch with an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney right away to first determine when statute of limitations expires (in some instances, it is less than 2 years) and second, to properly set up your claim. Your chances of attaining full and fair settlement value increases if you retain us close in time after the dog bite for the following reasons: we will gather and preserve evidence (certain evidence may be destroyed if not gathered timely), investigate the defendant dog owner and available insurance coverage, and ensure that you are properly documenting medical treatment and lost wages.<\/p>\n

Q: What should I do after a dog bite?<\/h2>\n

A: It is as easy as 1 -2- 3.<\/p>\n

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  1. Seek medical treatment immediately. Your health is the most important asset we have in this life.<\/li>\n
  2. Immediately preserve evidence you will need to prove what happened to you. For example, dog owner contact information, dog owner homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s insurance information, photographs of injuries, video footage of the attack, and animal control report.<\/li>\n
  3. Contact Sahar to discuss your case at 619-649-2440 for a free, no obligation consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Dog bites produce serious pain, physical disfigurement and psychological effects. Many dog bite victims need plastic surgery to repair the damage or a psychologist to treat the traumatic event. If a dog has bitten you or a family member, contact Sahar<\/a> at 619.649.2440 for a free consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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