Dog Bite Attorney in Hemet, CA

At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to helping injured people recover. That includes people who were attacked by someone else’s dog for no reason. Our Hemet personal injury lawyers can investigate the attack and prove that you are entitled to financial damages.

With our support, your family could receive all of the money you need to cover your losses and rebuild your lives. Call today for a free consultation. The sooner our Hemet dog bite lawyers start on your case, the sooner you can start to move forward.

Determining Which Kind of Lawyer You Can Hire for a Dog Bite

Dog bites are a kind of personal injury, so you can seek representation from a personal injury attorney. However, not all personal injury lawyers take dog bite cases, and not all dog bite lawyers offer the same level of service as we do.

We understand that the work we do makes a big difference in people’s lives. That is why our California dog bite lawyers provide every single client with personalized attention by:

• Gathering evidence (e.g., your medical records and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services’ report) to strengthen your case
• Confronting the at-fault party’s insurance company
• Fighting hard for the money you need to pay your expenses and reimburse you for your losses
• Keeping you updated and informed as your case progresses
• Providing enough information and support for you to make the best possible legal decisions

Call the Hemet dog bite attorneys at Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers today for further guidance. Our bilingual team is ready and waiting to assist you.

It’s free to speak with us and learn the value of your case today.

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We Pursue the Damages You Need After a Dog Bite

Since there is no “average” dog bite settlement, our legal team has to investigate every case individually and determine what each client deserves based on the severity and circumstances of their injury.

For example, we frequently pursue non-economic damages for our clients. These damages compensate you for physical and emotional losses like pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, disability, and scar tissue.

We also pursue economic damages, which reimburse you for past or projected financial losses related to the injury. These include medical expenses, loss of income, and loss of future earning capacity.

Our Hemet attorneys recognize that everyone’s situation is different. That is why we take the time to get to know you and your case before deciding what types of damages to pursue on your behalf.

Children and Dog Bites

Children are especially vulnerable to severe dog bites: their small size and developing brains mean they are more likely to suffer life-altering injuries.

You can minimize the risk by teaching your child how to react around dogs, especially ones they do not know. If your child is attacked regardless, our dog bite lawyers can fight for the money to provide for their medical care, education, and other needs.

If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed through an act of negligence, you need the highest level of legal representation.

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When to Take Action Against the Dog’s Owner

There are several legal statutes you must take into account as you consider when and if to take legal action, including:

• The statute of limitations, which gives you two years to begin a legal action in most cases. If you miss this deadline, it does not matter how strong your case is: the court will reject it.
• State law, which says that dog owners are responsible for any unprovoked dog bites that occur on public property or on private property that the victim was legally visiting.
• City ordinances, which explain when a dog may or may not be let off-leash in public parks and forbid “unreasonably aggressive” animals from off-leash areas.

These and other laws can greatly affect your case, so it is a good idea to hire a representative who thoroughly understands all applicable laws. Our law firm can tell you everything you need to know.

What Does “Unprovoked” Mean?

An “unprovoked” dog attack means that you did nothing to upset, scare, or hurt the dog that could have caused them to bite you. Common examples of provocation include:

• Breaking and entering on the dog owner’s property
• Striking the dog or making threatening gestures
• Teasing the dog, such as by poking or tugging

It is important to recognize that, if you are found to have provoked the dog, you will be denied compensation. The dog’s owner or the insurance company may therefore try to argue that you are responsible for the attack, whether or not that is actually true.

Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers can fight for a just outcome to your case, but we have a limited time to do so. We encourage you to reach out as soon as possible so our legal team has enough time to build, present, and argue your case.

Get the Legal Help You Deserve After a Dog Bite

The Hemet dog bite attorneys at Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers have spent over a decade fighting to improve the lives of accident victims like you. When you call our office, we will assess your case for free, so do not delay your legal action any longer than necessary: contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Bites