San Francisco Dog Bite Injury Attorneys
Dogs are viewed as man’s best friend, a loyal and trusted companion. Unfortunately, there are many dogs, possibly because of abuse or mistreatment, that will attack a human being. Injuries from dog bites, maulings and attacks can range from minor to severe and subject the victim to costly medical treatments, physical disfigurement and emotional distress. Children are most at risk for a dog attack and the elderly have the highest fatality rate.
You may worry about how to handle the financial, legal and emotional aspect of you or your loved one’s dog bite injury or wrongful death. Our AV Rated law firm can offer you the support needed to move forward. Our approach is simple. The San Francisco dog bite injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger take only a limited amount of cases. By limiting the number of claims, we can give each and every client the personal attention they deserve. The approach we take to every case we handle allows us to recover the maximum possible compensation you may be entitled to for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost earnings and other accident-related expenses.
Dog Bite Statistics
DogsBite.org provides the following dog bite statistics:
- Pit bull dog types were responsible for 59 percent of the recorded 88 fatal dog attacks in a 3 year time period.
- Pit bulls (52), Rottweilers (12) and American bulldogs (4) accounted for 77 percent of all fatal attacks during this time span.
- Children (11 years and younger) accounted for 55 percent of total attacks.
- Of the total age group categories, victims 55 and older suffered the most fatalities.
- 82 percent of attacks occurred on owner property with only 18 percent taking place off owner property.
Dog Bite Injuries
Injuries from a dog bite can be minor lacerations, scratches, abrasions, cuts and bruises. A victim could also be afflicted with a major, life-altering injury such as fractured bones, tissue loss, nerve damage, puncture wounds, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, infections and even death.
What To Do When Bitten by a Dog
Seek medical attention immediately. If there is any bleeding, stop the bleeding and wash the wound.
Contact Animal Control and police. Report the incident to local authorities and provide a detailed description of the dog, the dog’s owner and circumstances surrounding the bite.
Document any information pertaining to your injuries and incident. Memories have a way of playing tricks and by documenting any information there is proof of how the injury affected daily life.
Contact a San Francisco dog bite injury lawyer. The San Francisco personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger are dedicated to helping families recover from a devastating dog bite injury or death.
Don’t Wait to File Your Personal Injury Claim
In California, you only have a limited amount of time to file a personal injury claim. This is called the statue of limitations and in most cases, victims have up to two years to file a claim. In most cases, the statue of limitations starts from the date when the injury was acquired. After two years has passed you are no longer allowed to file a lawsuit. There are a few exceptions. If the injured party is out of the country or mentally incapacitated this may “toll”, or stop, the statue of limitation and extend the filing time.
Why Hire an Attorney at Estey Bomberger
The dog bite lawyers at Estey Bomberger have represented many dog bite injury victims and understand the strict laws California places on dog owners. If a dog bites, the dog's owner may be held liable for your injuries, regardless of whether the owner acted in a negligent or careless way, violated a leash law or kept a dog with a history of attacking. To find out if you are eligible to file a personal injury claim for your or a family member's dog bite injury, call a knowledgeable San Francisco personal injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger today at (415) 877-1334. We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of dog bites in California. Call us today to see how we can help you.