Dog Bite Laws in California: What Victims Need to Know
- Home
- Dog Bite Laws in California: What Victims Need to Know
California has one of the strongest dog bite laws in the country — and victims often don’t realize how powerful their rights are.
If you or your child was bitten by a dog, here’s what you need to know.
If you or your child was bitten by a dog, here’s what you need to know.
California Is a Strict Liability State
Under California Civil Code §3342, the dog owner is automatically responsible if their dog bites someone — even if:
- The dog has never bitten before
- The owner didn’t know the dog was dangerous
- The attack happened on private property (if you were lawfully present)
- The dog has never bitten before
- The owner didn’t know the dog was dangerous
- The attack happened on private property (if you were lawfully present)
Your Rights After a Car Accident in California
Common Dog Bite Injuries
- Deep puncture wounds
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Nerve damage
- Facial injuries
- Broken bones
- Infection
- Emotional trauma
Children are especially vulnerable to severe injuries.
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Nerve damage
- Facial injuries
- Broken bones
- Infection
- Emotional trauma
Children are especially vulnerable to severe injuries.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
- Medical bills
- Plastic surgery
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Long-term scarring
- Permanent disability
- Plastic surgery
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Long-term scarring
- Permanent disability
Why Contact a Dog Bite Lawyer?
Dog bite cases involve insurance companies that often blame the victim or minimize the injury.
Alemi Law Group fights to ensure dog bite victims receive full compensation.
(818) 946-9911
info@alemilawgrp.com
Alemi Law Group fights to ensure dog bite victims receive full compensation.
(818) 946-9911 info@alemilawgrp.com
