Mendez and Sanchez - Animal Attack Attorney in Monterey Park, California
Although dogs and other pets are often considered part of the family, thousands of people each year are injured in animal attacks that require emergency medical treatment. If you were attacked by another person’s dog or pet, you may be able to recover compensation for your harm, including medical expenses and other damages.
Holding Pet Owners Accountable for Attacks by Their Dogs or Animals
Under California law, dog owners are generally strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs. This means that even if the dog has never bitten anyone before, and even if the owner did not know that his or her dog was vicious, the owner will still be responsible for the victim’s harm.
Possible Outcomes of an Animal or Dog Assault
Depending on the attack, canine and also animal attacks can have the following effects on victims:
- Infections such as rabies, bacteremia, and also tetanus can be contracted
- Physical injuries, such as skull fractures, wounded skin, lacerations, puncture wounds, broken or cracked bones
- Lasting mental harm, consisting of stress and anxiety disorders and also phobic disorders connected with the trauma of the event
- Death, in really severe cases a canine or animal bite can lead to death
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TAKING ACTION AFTER AN ATTACK - Animal Attack Attorney in Monterey Park.
You can act to help yourself, a loved one or a friend that has been wounded by a dog bite in Monterey Park. Here are some steps you should try to follow:.
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Any dog bite should be seen by a doctor.
- Immediately report the incident to the police and acquire a copy of the police accident report.
- Obtain the name and contact information of the dog owner if possible.
- Get the name and contact information of any individuals that witnessed the attack.
- Photograph the animal that caused your injuries along with the location of the incident.
- Photograph any kind of visible injuries you have suffered as a result of the incident with the animal.
- Save any kind of clothing that might have been damaged by the animal.
- Keep and, if possible, photograph any kind of property damaged by the animal.
- Do not interact with the owner of the dog or the owner's insurance provider. If you accept any form of reimbursement, you may forgo your right to sue for additional damages.
REACH OUT TO OUR DOG ATTACK ATTORNEY IN MONTEREY PARK.
If you or a loved one has sustained a dog bite injury or other animal attack that caused serious injury or scarring, you have legal rights that deserve to be protected. Contact a Monterey Park dog bite lawyer at Mendez & Sanchez, without delay and schedule a complimentary consultation.
We will offer a team of legal professionals, medical professionals and investigators who are committed to your case. We can help you make informed decisions about your legal options. Our dog attack lawyers will work hard to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve.
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