San Diego Dog Bite Lawyer

The dog bite attorneys at the Gomez Law Firm understand the difficulty of dealing with an injury received in an animal attack. While most domesticated animals have been bred to be safe around people and children, there are a few owners who raise their animals to be vicious dogs, frequently causing animal bites and dog attacks on unsuspecting visitors and passersby. Dog bites are the second most frequent reason for emergency room visits; thousands of victims experience injuries severe enough to require medical attention. If you or your child was injured from a dangerous animal or dog bite, we can help you get the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering.The Gomez Law Firm is dedicated to helping people all across California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties to get fair and just compensation for their injuries. The Gomez Law Firm handles cases involving dog bite injury claims on a contingency basis, which means you pay only if we recover money for you. For a free consultation with a San Diego dog bite lawyer, contact the Gomez Law Firm today.

Dog bites can cause serious physical problems or disfigurement and can also be emotionally traumatizing. A significant number of dog bites involve the family dog or a dog with which the victim is familiar. These claims may be covered by insurance so even in these circumstances victims should not hesitate to take legal action because dog bites can be severe enough to affect them physically and emotionally for the rest of their lives. Dog owners are responsible for keeping their pets restrained or supervised. If you have been attacked by a dog while it was loose or unleashed, the owner and their homeowners’ insurance company may be liable to you for negligence. If you were attacked by a vicious dog known to be dangerous while a guest or visitor on the owner's property, the owner was responsible for warning you of the risks presented by the animal, or for preventing it from causing harm.

Dog Bite Statistics and Injuries

There are more than 60 million dogs in the U.S, and 40% of all U.S. households own one. For the most part, dogs and humans get along famously. However, there are 300,000 dog bites per year that require medical treatment, and most of the victims are children (60%). Unfortunately, some of the injuries can be quite severe and can include:

• Rabies
  
• Lacerations
  
• Emotional trauma
  
• Fractures
  
• Head injuries
  
• Death

At the Gomez Law Firm we specialize in personal injury. You can depend on our knowledge and skill when it comes to representing a client with a dog bite case. With decades of collective experience, lawyers at our firm consistently gain some of the largest recoveries for personal injury cases, including dog bite claims.