Dog Bites
Dog owners who act in an negligent way or who abuse their animals can sometimes be held responsible for the injuries that their animals cause. The Sacramento dog bites attorneys from Amaya & Associates Law Group provide representation to the victims of such vicious attacks.
Reasons for Dog Bites
Dog bites attorneys in Sacramento can explain that some dogs are considered by animal experts to be more inherently vicious than other breeds. However, even dogs that tend to have a tamer personality may be more likely to attack if they have been mistreated, neglected or abused. Additionally, some dogs attack because they perceive some threat, even if the threat is not real. Some dog owners lose control of their animal.Sacramento dog bites attorneys can explain that dog owners and parties responsible for dogs have a legal duty to protect the public from unreasonable danger. However, some dog owners do not adhere to this law.
Injuries that Have Been Historically Associated with Dog Bites
Although any person can be injured by a dog attack, children are the most popular victims. This can be especially problematic with children still developing and potentially having a weaker immune system. Additionally, a dog bite early in life may cause emotional damage that the victim suffers for years. Additionally, other injuries associated with dog bites include:
- disfigurement
- facial scarring
- brain injuries
- nerve damage
- infections
- amputation
- fractures
What You Must Prove
In order to recover for your injuries, dog bites attorneys in Sacramento can explain the legal elements that you must prove. For example, you must prove that the person responsible for the dog owed you a duty. This is not usually a difficult element to prove because owners are responsible for taking steps to prevent dog bites from occurring. The second element is that the person responsible for the dog breached the duty of care that he or she owed you. This may mean that the defendant did not have the dog on a leash or left a gate open. You must also prove that this breach of duty of care is directly linked with your attack and that the attack caused you to suffer injuries.
Compensation You Deserve
Sacramento dog bites attorneys can explain the damages that may be available in your particular case. Damages that you may be able to recover include:
- payment for past and future medical expenses
- lost wages that you incurred for treatment or to take your child to medical appointments
- pain and suffering
Legal Assistance You Can Count On
Dog bites attorneys in Sacramento from Amaya & Associates are available to assist you with your dog bite injury claim. They can assist you in obtaining a favorable settlement in your case and can answer any questions that you have during a complimentary and confidential case evaluation. Your time is limited to file a claim so do not hesitate to seek the legal services that you need
