Dog bite injuries affect millions of people annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 2% of U.S. citizens, or roughly about 4.7 million people, are bit by dogs each year. These bites can range from minor (simple skin lacerations that do not require extensive medical treatment) to those causing serious injury (injury that may require surgery and could lead to physical handicap). The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that almost 17% of dog bites each year are serious enough to require medical attention.

Dog owners are responsible for their dogs, plain and simple. If a dog leaves the confines of a person’s property and attacks someone, then the owner is liable for all damages caused to the Sacramento dog bite victim. If a dog is not on a leash in an area where it is required to be restrained, and the dog injures a person, then it is the dog owner’s responsibility to accept the repercussions of his or her dog’s actions. Even if a dog is on the owner’s property, and a person is unreasonably injured by a dog, then the owner remains responsible for the accident.

Don’t just take the first offer of settlement from the insurance company if it doesn’t fully compensate you for your loss and protect you from future complications. Protecting your rights is important to us. That’s the reason we cover all expenses until the end of a case and then we are paid a portion of the funds recovered.

Attorneys put up large sums of money on these complex cases in order to hire experts, take depositions, gather evidence and oppose the lawyers of large insurance firms. The California personal injury lawyer you choose must be able to cover the expenses for such battles. The personal injury attorneys Bowman & Associates have the experience, skill and dedication to successfully resolve your case.

Whether your legal concern is relatively simple or very complex, let one of our dedicated and experienced attorneys begin working on a favorable resolution. We will answer any questions you may have free of charge. If it is necessary for us to meet with you in your home or health care facility, we will be happy to make arrangements with you for that meeting.

What to do after a dog attack:

Seek medical care for your injuries if you need it.  Get all the records regarding your attack, including animal control records, medical records, police reports, and any other records/reports regarding what happened.  Take pictures of any injury.  It is easier to show a picture of an injury than to describe it verbally.