Dogs are our beloved furry family members, but they are also animals. When you encounter an aggressive dog, it can be terrifying and traumatic, especially when an attack ends with one or more serious bites. You deserve compensation for your damages and sense of justice for your trauma. Call Martinian Lawyers to speak to an experienced Pasadena dog bite lawyer about your case.
Why Choose Martinian Lawyers for Your Pasadena Dog Bite Case?
For over 20 years, Martinian Lawyers has been advocating for injury victims against insurance companies that protect profits at the claimant’s expense, including a pet owner’s property insurance in Pasadena dog bite claims. With the Pasadena injury attorneys from Martinian Lawyers on your side, you have the following advantages in your case:
- Our history of exceptional results puts a renowned voice in the legal community behind your claim
- We will personalize a strategy with the goal of seeking the maximum compensation for your damages
- We represent clients from diverse backgrounds and communities, always prioritizing their best interests throughout every step of the process
We don’t charge upfront fees to injury victims. After your free consultation, we use a contingency-based payment system to work at no cost to you until after we’ve first recovered compensation for you in your dog bite claim.
Common Dog Bite Injuries In Pasadena, CA
Dogs have sharp teeth and strong jaws, giving them the inherent ability to bite and tear meat. Doctors and animal trainers measure dog bite wound severity on the Dunbar Dog Bite Scale.
Common dog bite injuries include the following:
- Punctures and lacerations
- Soft-tissue tears to muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Scalp, throat, and facial trauma
- Contusions and abrasions
- Degloving injuries (flesh peeled back from hands or feet)
- Traumatic amputations
- Nerve damage
- Dislocations and fractures
- Traumatic amputations
Dog bite injuries are painful, prone to infection, and often leave permanent scars that may require expensive reconstructive surgeries. Suffering a dog attack is also deeply traumatic. These are the “damages” in a Pasadena dog bite claim.
Liability In Pasadena Dog Bite Claims
A handful of states have “one-bite” rules for dog bite claims, requiring an injury victim to prove that the owner committed negligence if the dog had never bitten before and the owner couldn’t have known the dog was aggressive. California doesn’t follow the one-bite rule; instead, it follows the law of strict liability under California Code CIV 3342. Under this rule, a pet owner is liable for all damages caused by their pet from the moment they take ownership or control of the pet, regardless of the dog’s history. The injury victim doesn’t have to prove negligence. Still, dog bite claims are filed against the owner’s insurance, and insurers often deny or devalue claims. A successful claim requires experienced representation by a Pasadena dog bite lawyer for the most favorable result.
Recoverable Damages In Pasadena Dog Bite Claims
After a dog bite, damages can add up quickly, especially when injuries require antibiotic treatment and reconstructive procedures that interfere with work. Many dog bite victims also experience lingering emotional trauma from the terror of the attack. Common damages recovered in Pasadena dog bite claims include the following:
- Past and future medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs
- Past and future income loss
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury compensation for permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Therapy costs for PTSD, anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances
If you lost a loved one due to a dog attack or from complications arising from dog bite injuries, your family could recover wrongful death compensation and a sense of justice for the grievous loss. Our experienced Pasadena wrongful death attorneys can guide you through the process of filing a wrongful death claim.
Contact Our Pasadena Dog Bite Attorneys Today
Dog bites cause lasting injuries and trauma. You don’t have to be left responsible for the economic losses as well as the pain and emotional distress, and you don’t have to face it alone. Instead, call the Pasadena dog bite attorneys at Martinian Lawyers for skilled representation on your side throughout the process of your claim. Schedule your free consultation today.
