California Civil Code Section 3342 makes the owner of any dog liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog. This statute makes the owner of a dog strictly liable for any dog bite from the moment that ownership begins as long as the victim was not trespassing, provoking the dog, injured by his/her employers dog while on the job, or performing a paid service involving the dog. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention the amount of dog bites that happen every year are staggering. When this happens, dog bite victims can and should take legal action against the dog’s owner or handler, especially when the dog bites puncture the skin. This can leave scaring and cause infections. Deep puncture wounds, wounds with ragged edges from tearing or shaking, bites to the face or hands, and other dog bite injuries that create significant pain and scarring definitely merit legal action. Therefore, please call us for a free consultation and we can advise you of the legal strength and potential value of your case and then help you seek compensation by negotiating with the dog owner’s insurance company or by filing a lawsuit as the case may merit. Depending on the facts of the case, you may be able to receive compensation for: Past and future medical bills Scar reduction surgery Therapy and counseling costs Past and future loss of income Emotional pain / mental anguish Physical pain and suffering Call Us Today for a Free Consultation 818-545-3532