There has been a significant increase in the number of dog attacks in the North Coast community. Our office is currently receiving many more calls than in the past. Cases that we have handled include victims ranging from young children all the way to senior citizens. Most of these cases involve devastating injuries.
There are few injuries as horrible as dog bites. Our clients have suffered facial scarring, chronic nerve damage, and significant PTSD to name a few. These injuries are devastating lifetime reminders of the attack.
Fortunately, California Law provides compensation to victims of dog bite attacks and we strongly recommend that if you or members of your family are attacked by a dog, you seek the advice of attorneys with experience handling these matters so that all avenues of recovery can be carefully explored.
To highlight how seriously our state considers this issue, California Civil Code Section 3342 imposes strict liability on dog owners for any damages suffered as a result of a dog bite. This means a victim can recover damages without having to prove that the owner of the dog was negligent. Not only can the dog owners be held strictly liable, but landlords who allow dangerous dogs in rentals, if negligent, can be legally liable as well. Furthermore, people who work as “independent contractors” on cannabis grows can file personal injury claims against the owner of the grow if attacked by a guard dog.
The lawyers and staff at the Zwerdling Law Firm love dogs and recognize that most dog owners are responsible and train their dogs so that they are well-behaved pets. Unfortunately, there are problem dogs that, for whatever reason, usually have a history of aggressive and assaultive behavior. These are the dogs and owners that are responsible for most of the attacks and need to be held accountable for their actions.
The Zwerdling Law Firm has many years of experience handling all types of dog attacks cases. Please call at 707.798.6211 for a confidential and free consultation.