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ANIMAL ATTACKS
In the United Stated there over 100 Million Dogs, Cats, reptiles and other animals,
including, thousands of exotic animals such as lions and monkeys.
Because there are so many animals wandering our American neighborhoods,
animal attacks are very common. In fact, approximately, 4.7 million people are
bitten by dogs each year causing mild to serious injuries.
THE LAW: PROVING THAT THE DOG OWNER IS AT FAULT
Proving that the owner of a dog or other animal is negligent for an injury caused
by his or her animal is not too difficult in California because the laws are very
favorable. The dog bite statute is the most common route to establishing liability.
Pursuant to this law, as long as the injured person was at a public place or on
private property with permission of the owner, then the owner is liable for all
injuries caused by his or her animal.
A common defense animal owners use, however, is that the dog or animal does
not belong to them. Dog owners usually move their animals to another home and
claim that the dog that caused the injuries was a stray. There are many ways to
combat this defense, including checking registration records and obtaining eye
witness testimony. However, in order to save the evidence such that the attorney
will be able to prove the case, its very important that the injured person take
immediate steps to preserve the important evidence.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ATTACKED BY A DOG OR ANIMAL
STEP ONE: Collect Important Evidence:
STEP TWO: Call 911 and seek medical help.
Its very important to dial 911 since your health is the most important factor. If your
injury is minor, make sure to see your doctor since infections may develop and its
possible that the animal has rabies.
STEP THREE: Call us for a free consultation at (888) 500-1006
The earlier you hire an attorney the better it is for the case since the attorney can
preserve key evidence by talking with witnesses and tracking down the animal.
In the United Stated there over 100 Million Dogs, Cats, reptiles and other animals,
including, thousands of exotic animals such as lions and monkeys.
Because there are so many animals wandering our American neighborhoods,
animal attacks are very common. In fact, approximately, 4.7 million people are
bitten by dogs each year causing mild to serious injuries.
THE LAW: PROVING THAT THE DOG OWNER IS AT FAULT
Proving that the owner of a dog or other animal is negligent for an injury caused
by his or her animal is not too difficult in California because the laws are very
favorable. The dog bite statute is the most common route to establishing liability.
Pursuant to this law, as long as the injured person was at a public place or on
private property with permission of the owner, then the owner is liable for all
injuries caused by his or her animal.
A common defense animal owners use, however, is that the dog or animal does
not belong to them. Dog owners usually move their animals to another home and
claim that the dog that caused the injuries was a stray. There are many ways to
combat this defense, including checking registration records and obtaining eye
witness testimony. However, in order to save the evidence such that the attorney
will be able to prove the case, its very important that the injured person take
immediate steps to preserve the important evidence.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE ATTACKED BY A DOG OR ANIMAL
STEP ONE: Collect Important Evidence:
- Get the name, address and telephone number of all witnesses.
- Identify the animals owner and get his name, address and telephone.
- Take a picture of the animal
STEP TWO: Call 911 and seek medical help.
Its very important to dial 911 since your health is the most important factor. If your
injury is minor, make sure to see your doctor since infections may develop and its
possible that the animal has rabies.
STEP THREE: Call us for a free consultation at (888) 500-1006
The earlier you hire an attorney the better it is for the case since the attorney can
preserve key evidence by talking with witnesses and tracking down the animal.
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