California Dog Bite Lawyer
Today's nationwide statistics from dog bites are alarming. There are about 4.7 million people that gets bitten by dogs each year, and about half of these fatal cases are children under 10 years old. Dog attacks usually occur very near the family home. More than half of the fatalities from dog bites and dog attacks were inflicted by Rottweilers and pit bulls. Other dog breeds in California considered to be most statistically likely to bite are German Shepherds, Chow Chows, Akitas, and other wolf hybrids.
About 2% of the population of California had experienced being bitten by dogs at least once in their lives. Further statistics also reveal that a big majority of dog bites and dog attacks are suffered by children under 12 years of age.
Dog bites and dog attacks are so unpredictable, and so awful. Most people are never aware that there are existing dog bite laws in California, until they get themselves bitten. Often the answer is that you never had to be aware of these laws. But in the event that you need recovery from a dog bite, a good California Dog Bite lawyer can represent you or your loved one in claiming damages.
When you got inflicted by a dog bite, immediately treat the dog bite with the best dog bite care possible. Because dog bites are considered a serious health issue, any dog bite case should be reported to Animal Control immediately. You should also look for a good California Dog Bite lawyer to explain dog bite liability to you and existing California dog bite laws. Under California dog bite laws, the owner of the dog is held accountable for any dog bite case, under the concept of strict liability, and it also applies to any type of animal attack.
Mesriani & Associates has a team of personal injury lawyers that specialize in dog bite cases all over California. Call us toll free today and a California Dog Bite lawyer will be happy to answer any of your dog bite questions over the phone, or make an appointment to meet you in person. We give initial consultation at absolutely no charge.