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Dog Bites

San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido

If your child has been attacked by a dog, he or she may have suffered nerve damage, infections, scarring, and emotional trauma. Most attacks on children involve mauling that results in permanent disfigurement and may require multiple reconstructive surgeries. Even adults who are subject to dog bite attacks can suffer injuries with serious, lasting consequences.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as a result of a dog bite, you may be eligible to receive compensation for damages. To learn what compensation you may be able to receive, please call or email The Rubinstein Law Group today for a free initial consultation.

Strict Liability for Dog Bites

California law says that dog owners have a duty to protect others from injury by their dog. California's strict liability dog bite law says:

The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness. A person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner within the meaning of this section when he is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner.  (CA Civil Code Sec 3342)

Unlike many types of personal injury, a dog owner is responsible whether or not he or she had any reason to believe the dog was dangerous. A dog owner has a responsibility to be constantly in control of the animal, and always vigilant of the animal's behavior to prevent injury.

Dog Bites a Serious Danger

As a longtime member of the San Diego Community, we consider it our duty to help ensure that children can play safely in their yards and parks without coming to harm. Unfortunately, about 500 children visit hospital emergency rooms every day seeking medical care for dog attack injuries.

Dog owners who do not properly restrain or fence their pets are not just careless, they are negligent and their negligence makes our backyards, playgrounds, and communities less safe for you and your children. They are breaking the law, and their criminal behavior has resulted in injury to you or your child.

Work with Experienced Dog Bite Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been bitten or attacked by a dog in San Diego County or anywhere in California, The dog bite lawyers at the Rubinstein Law Group will take your case seriously. We will assemble a team of highly trained experts to handle your case.  Our team will work together with you to formulate a plan of action for your claims. We welcome questions and involvement from our clients, which has earned us the respect of the community and other legal professionals.

A dog bite injury is serious and can have lasting physical and mental repercussions, especially for children. We will help you understand the full dimension of your case and seek appropriate damages. Please call or email us today for a free consultation with The Rubinstein Law Group.
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San Diego, CA 92127

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