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.
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.
Depending on the attack, canine and also animal attacks can have the following effects on victims:
Depending upon the seriousness of the injury, victims of canine bites and animal attacks may be able to obtain the list below types of compensation for losses and also loss associated with an attack:
Being attacked by an animal can be a truly distressing experience. If you or a loved one is attacked by a canine or another animal, it is necessary to take the following action in order to secure the safety and also wellness of all involved.
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