Dog Bites and Attacks

Every year, millions of people in the United States are victims of dog bites. Although the majority of those dog bites are fairly minor, about 800,000 victims each year must be treated for their dog bite injuries. Most of the time, the victims who are seriously injured are children.  Dog attacks can be made by dogs that have shown no previous signs of dangerous, aggressive behavior. In Fresno, the dog owner is considered strictly liable for bites and other attacks made by his or her dog.  There is a responsibility of the dog owner to control their dog and maintain the safety and welfare of the public. In many areas there are laws that protect the public from dog bites or attacks such as mandatory leash laws and requiring an owner to put down a dangerous dog.  If you are attacked by a dog, you should  contact a qualified dog bite lawyer who can help to make sure that you are compensated for the injuries and emotional distress you have suffered. 

Attempt to Identify the Dog That Bit or Attacked You

You must identify the dog that bit you so that you can receive compensation from the owner. In addition, a positive identification of the dog will prevent you from having to go through painful rabies treatment if it can be determined that the identified dog was rabies-free. Once the dog and owner have been identified, it is very important to get medical attention for your wounds. You may need stitches, bandages or even treatment from a plastic surgeon for reconstruction if the dog bite inflicted deformities on your face or extremity.  Once your immediate medical needs are covered, you need to contact an experienced dog bite attorney in Fresno who can assist you to recover the medical expenses and hold the owner liable for their negligent acts.

Children who are attacked by dogs

Children are often bitten or attacked by dogs.  Their small size makes them an easy target for a dangerous dog and can lead to serious injury or wrongful death.  An owner of a dog has the responsibility to maintain control over their animal.  While children may push the boundaries when a dog is in public by running up to the dog, petting it or even attempting to ride it, they are innocent when it comes to liability in a dog attack.  Children do not know if a dog is dangerous and may be use to other dogs which are well-groomed to deal with them.  Children who experience dog bites often have long lasting traumas that can affect their entire life.  The emotional distress of having an animal attack may make them fearful of dogs or leave them deformed.  A Fresno dog attack attorney can assist you in holding the negligent owner responsible for the dog bite and get you and your family the money that you deserve.

Contact Our Dog Bite Lawyers today!

You will need the services of a highly-qualified dog attack lawyers to make sure that you receive the most fair settlement in your case. You may suffer from lost wages, medical bills, and the emotional distress. In some cases even greater injury may have occurred, leading to life-altering circumstances. Without a lawyer, the dog owner or his insurance company may try to give you far less compensation than you need. If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog in Fresno, get in touch with one of our Fresno dog bite attorneys. 

Our Fresno Dog Bite / Dog Attack Attorneys offer a free confidential initial consultation, so please contact us at (800) 785-9924 today!