California dog bite injury lawyer
Holding Dog Owners Accountable
Holding Dog Owners Accountable
California law makes owners responsible when their dogs bite someone in public or when visitors are lawfully on private property. As a dog bite lawyer, The Guerrero Firm pursues medical bills, scarring, lost wages, and trauma damages with steady, compassionate advocacy—especially for children and delivery workers who face high risk.
What To Do After a Bite
Medical care first, documentation next
Seek immediate treatment to address punctures and infection risk. Identify the dog and owner, request vaccination details, and report to animal control or police. Photograph wounds and torn clothing, and avoid side deals with owners; let us handle their insurer so your claim is documented correctly.
Understanding Your Legal Options
Insurance, exceptions, and non-bite injuries
Homeowner and renter policies often cover dog bite liability. Strict liability applies even without prior bites, with limited exceptions like provocation or trespassing. Knock-down injuries without a bite require proof of negligence, which we build through witness accounts and property details. If a fatal attack occurs, families may pursue
wrongful death claims. When premises hazards contribute, our
slip and fall experience helps address overlapping liability, and defective gates or leashes can trigger
defective products analysis.
Valuing a Dog Bite Case
Treatment, scarring, and emotional harm
We account for wound care, plastic surgery consults, therapy for anxiety or PTSD, wage loss, and the daily impact on children and adults. The Guerrero Firm presents your story with medical proof and day-in-the-life details insurers cannot discount.
