Dog Bites
Irvine and Orange County Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer
Dog Bites
Dog owners in the state of California are liable for an accident or injuries caused by their dog in cases involving unprovoked attacks on public property or attacks on people who are lawfully on a dog owner's property. In cases involving dangerous exotic animals, pet owners may be strictly liable for injuries resulting from bites or stings - regardless of whether the victim provoked the animal or was unlawfully on the premises of the pet owner's property at the time.
At the Orange County and Irvine Law Offices of Christopher E. Purcell in California, we recover damages for people seriously injured due to dog bites and animal attacks in Orange County and throughout Southern California. In addition to the physical injuries, emotional trauma is often caused by dog and animal attacks - especially in cases involving young children. Our dog bite injury and accident attorney consults psychologists and counselors in order to assess our client's emotional and psychological pain and suffering.
Don't assume dog and pet owners can't be held liable for financial losses resulting from dog bites and animal attacks. For more information regarding the legal options available to you, contact dog bite lawyer Christopher E. Purcell today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Seeking Justice for Dog Bite Injuries
The law office of Christopher Purcell represents victims of dog bites and animal attacks resulting in the following kinds of injuries:
- Facial lacerations
- Deep muscle wounds
- Tendon damage
- Disfigurement
- Amputations
- Poisonous stings
- Wrongful death
Understanding Liability and When You have a Case
In some states, a dog owner is liable for injuries caused by their dog only if they had prior knowledge that their dog was dangerous or aggressive (such as having previously bit or injured another person or animal). In the State of California, prior knowledge is not required - dog owners are strictly liable for injuries caused by their dog (except in certain cases involving provocation and trespassing). This means victims do not have to establish prior knowledge of viciousness on the part of dog owners before they can recover damages for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The same holds true in cases involving exotic, poisonous animals like Asian centipedes, snakes, and sea creatures.
Assessing Costs Associated with Dog Bites
Dog bite accidents that result in serious injuries often require reconstructive surgery, skin grafting, physical therapy, and can take weeks or many months to heal. In order to accurately determine costs associated with a dog bite, Mr. Purcell works closely with medical economists and medical experts in providing cost data analyses detailing the total financial impact of a dog bite. We have the resources and knowledge needed to challenge the assumptions of insurance companies who routinely under-estimate the cost of dog bite injuries.
To schedule a free consultation and discuss how we can help you, contact dog bite attorney Christopher E. Purcell today.
Law Offices of Christopher E. Purcell
Irvine and Orange County Personal Injury Attorney
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
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