Dog Bites: The Bad and The Ugly
Dog bites and attacks have become a national concern. Such victims may be at risk for a variety of health dangers, including acquiring secondary infections and the possibility of contracting rabies. Moreover, there are greater chances that after an initial bite or attack, a dog will attack again.
Under California law, dog owners are held strictly liable if their dog attacks or bites, as long as the victim was legally on the premises where the incident occurred. In other words, in California, if you own a dog and it bites or attacks another person, you are absolutely responsible for any resulting injuries to the victims.
Dog Bite Injuries
these injuries can be severe, depending on the type of bite, the type of dog and where the victim was bitten. If the attack is serious, a lengthy hospital stay and reconstructive surgeries may be required. However, most bites or attacks extend beyond the physical injury and damage. Dog bite victims may suffer emotional and psychological trauma associated with the incident. In fact, research shows that most adults who are afraid of dogs were victims of an attack or bite during their childhood.
Paying for a Dog Bite or Attack
Physical and emotional injuries associated with biting can be expensive to treat. While some victims may have health insurance to cover the medical costs, other may not. In most situations, regardless of whether the victim has health insurance, they may turn to the dog owner to cover their medical costs.
Most dog owners who own a home may have liability coverage for the injuries or attacks under their homeowner's insurance policies. The average amount of coverage under such policies ranges from $100,000 and $300,000. However, liability carriers generally only cover the first incident of the attack by this animal. Moreover, some carriers may also refuse to cover specific breeds of dogs, such as Rottweilers or Pit Bulls.
If you are the victim of a dog bite or dog attack, it is possible to make a claim against the homeowner's insurance policy. A victim will have to prove that he or she was neither teasing or upsetting the dog nor trespassing and the defendant owns the dog. In fact, you may be entitled to compensation for not only the injuries caused by the bite, but also for the injuries that you got while attempting to escape. An experienced Los Angeles dog bite attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas can help you and your family in getting justice and the maximum compensation reasonably possible.
Under California law, dog owners are held strictly liable if their dog attacks or bites, as long as the victim was legally on the premises where the incident occurred. In other words, in California, if you own a dog and it bites or attacks another person, you are absolutely responsible for any resulting injuries to the victims.
Dog Bite Injuries
these injuries can be severe, depending on the type of bite, the type of dog and where the victim was bitten. If the attack is serious, a lengthy hospital stay and reconstructive surgeries may be required. However, most bites or attacks extend beyond the physical injury and damage. Dog bite victims may suffer emotional and psychological trauma associated with the incident. In fact, research shows that most adults who are afraid of dogs were victims of an attack or bite during their childhood.
Paying for a Dog Bite or Attack
Physical and emotional injuries associated with biting can be expensive to treat. While some victims may have health insurance to cover the medical costs, other may not. In most situations, regardless of whether the victim has health insurance, they may turn to the dog owner to cover their medical costs.
Most dog owners who own a home may have liability coverage for the injuries or attacks under their homeowner's insurance policies. The average amount of coverage under such policies ranges from $100,000 and $300,000. However, liability carriers generally only cover the first incident of the attack by this animal. Moreover, some carriers may also refuse to cover specific breeds of dogs, such as Rottweilers or Pit Bulls.
If you are the victim of a dog bite or dog attack, it is possible to make a claim against the homeowner's insurance policy. A victim will have to prove that he or she was neither teasing or upsetting the dog nor trespassing and the defendant owns the dog. In fact, you may be entitled to compensation for not only the injuries caused by the bite, but also for the injuries that you got while attempting to escape. An experienced Los Angeles dog bite attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas can help you and your family in getting justice and the maximum compensation reasonably possible.
