Fairfield Animal & Dog Bite Lawyer

Millions of Californians have at least one pet. Unfortunately, a beloved dog, cat, or other animal can attack and cause serious injuries. Under current law, the animal owner might be legally responsible for any attacks which cause injuries. Even a relatively shallow bite can send people to the hospital with major infections or nerve damage. Other people are severely mauled. Contact Venardi Zurada LLP today to speak with a Fairfield animal and dog bite lawyer about what happened. We can use our legal experience to review whether you have a legal right to compensation.

Serious Injuries

Animal attacks can lead to serious injuries, including:

• Fractures
• Bone loss
• Nerve damage
• Puncture wounds, lacerations, and scarring
• Amputation
• Facial wounds
• Infections
• Sepsis

Even a small dog could have germs in its saliva, which enter your bloodstream. We encourage dog bite victims to clean even minor puncture wounds with soap and warm water. Also watch for signs of infection, such as pus leaking from the wound or a rash radiating from it..

After receiving treatment, victims should call our office to learn more about whether they can sue. California applies strict liability to dog owners. To win a case, you do not need to show the animal had a history of being vicious or had bitten someone before. Instead, we only need to show a dog bit you and you were in a public place or lawfully on private property.

We can seek financial compensation for the full range of damages. What looks like a minor injury could result in thousands of dollars of medical bills. Accident victims often need time in the hospital for serious infections or for surgery to repair damaged nerves. More serious mauling accidents can permanently disfigure someone.

We also seek compensation for pain and suffering and emotional distress. Small children can develop traumatic nightmares and a lifelong fear of dogs after an attack. Indeed, PTSD is a common injury which deserves compensation.

We can seek full compensation for all damages caused by the attacking animal. Call us to review how much you might receive. If you were negligent yourself—accidentally stepping on an animal, for example—then your compensation is reduced by your share of fault.

Holding Animal Owners Responsible for Attacks with Our Fairfield Animal and Dog Bite Lawyers

An animal attack is shocking. One moment you reached out to pet a friends’ dog, and the next it had sunk its teeth into your arm. These are surprising events. Dog bite victims can spend weeks and months managing incredible pain. Call Venardi Zurada quickly after the accident to meet with one of our Fairfield animal and dog bite lawyers.

Typically, we submit a claim on the owner’s homeowner’s insurance policy, which should cover a dog bite. However, some policies exclude certain dogs, so it’s best to give us time to investigate the resources available to pay out a settlement. In a free consultation, we will explain the injury claim process in more detail, as well as how we charge for services. You won’t owe us a fee unless we win your case.

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