Dog Bite Lawyer in Los Angeles, California

If you were bitten by a dog in Los Angeles, California, you’re likely facing pain, medical bills, and a lot of questions.

When a dog attacks, the legal issues are often more complex than people realize, and California has specific laws that can work in your favor.

My law office represents dog bite victims throughout Los Angeles, all of Los Angeles County, and nearby communities such as Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia.

I personally handle every case from start to finish, and you pay nothing unless we win.

📺 Watch This Short California Dog Bite Legal Guide

Understanding your rights after a dog bite in California can be confusing. In the video below, we explain how California’s strict liability law works and what victims should do immediately after an attack.

I handle dog bite cases in Los Angeles, across all of Los Angeles County, and in nearby communities including Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia, and other surrounding areas.

🧑‍⚖️ Why Choose a California Dog Bite Lawyer?

Dog bite cases involve unique legal issues. Insurance companies often argue that the victim provoked the dog, or that the owner didn’t know the dog was dangerous. My office knows how to defeat those arguments and pursue maximum compensation for serious injuries and permanent scarring.

🐾 What Makes Dog Bite Claims Unique in California

California’s dog bite laws create unique rights and responsibilities for owners and injured victims.

Under California’s dog bite statute, many owners are strictly liable when their dog bites someone who is lawfully on public or private property – even if the dog never bit anyone before.

The main battle in these cases is often over the value of your injuries, not just who is at fault.

🐶 Victims I Represent in Dog Bite Cases

No matter where a dog attack occurred in Los Angeles or throughout Los Angeles County, I am available to help victims recover medical bills, scarring compensation, and emotional damages.

I represent:

• Adults and children injured in dog bites
• Delivery drivers, postal workers, and gig workers
• Visitors, tenants, and invitees bitten on someone else’s property
• Pedestrians and bicyclists attacked on the street or sidewalk

I handle cases throughout Los Angeles, all of Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas including Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia.

⚖️ Who May Be Legally Responsible for a Dog Bite in Los Angeles?

Depending on the facts, several different people or entities may share responsibility for a dog attack:

• The dog’s legal owner
• Property owners who allowed a known dangerous dog on the premises
• Homeowners or renters with applicable insurance coverage
• Businesses that allowed an unsafe dog on the property

I carefully investigate each case to identify all responsible parties and all available insurance policies so that you are not left paying the price for someone else’s negligence.

🩺 Common Injuries in Dog Bite Cases

People often underestimate just how serious a dog bite can be, including:

• Tears, punctures, and crushing injuries
• Nerve damage or loss of feeling
• Infections and scarring
• Facial injuries and eye trauma
• Psychological trauma, anxiety, and PTSD

Part of a strong case is fully documenting both the physical and emotional impact of the attack.

⭐ California Dog Bite Liability – Strict Liability

Unlike many states, California law (Civil Code §3342) makes dog owners strictly liable when their dog bites someone—whether or not the owner was negligent and even if the dog never bit anyone before.

You don’t need to prove the owner was careless.

🐾 Children Are Often the Victims

Most dog bites in California involve children under 12. These injuries often involve permanent scarring, nerve damage, facial injuries, and emotional trauma. Our office handles serious dog bite cases throughout the state.

💰 Financial Recovery in California Dog Bite Claims

The value of a dog bite case in Los Angeles can vary depending on the injuries, scarring, location of the attack, and available insurance coverage.

Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Emergency treatment, surgery, and follow-up care
• Reconstructive procedures and scar repair
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Physical pain and mental anguish
• Disfigurement and loss of enjoyment of life

I work to ensure that any settlement or verdict reflects the true impact this dog bite has had on your life and future.

📌 Common Dog Bite Locations

Dog attacks commonly occur at:

• parks
• apartment complexes
• private homes
• public streets
• playgrounds
• restaurant patios
• mail delivery routes
• AirBnB properties
• dog-friendly retail locations

⏱ Time Limits & What To Do After a Dog Bite in Los Angeles

In most California dog bite cases, there is a limited time to file a claim.

After a dog bite in Los Angeles, you should:

• Seek prompt medical treatment and document all injuries
• Report the bite to local animal control or law enforcement
• Preserve evidence, including photos and witness information
• Do not let an insurance adjuster minimize your case

Calling a lawyer early helps preserve evidence and prevents costly mistakes.

⭐ What You Can Expect From My Representation

My practice is built on real communication, personal attention, and aggressive representation.

When you hire my office, you get:

• Direct communication with the attorney handling your case
• A contingency fee structure – you pay nothing unless we recover money for you
• Guidance on medical care, documentation, and dealing with bills
• An attorney who understands how juries view dog bite cases

Your case matters, and I take the time to understand your story and your goals.

I help dog bite victims across Los Angeles, all of Los Angeles County, and nearby communities like Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, and Artesia.

After a serious dog bite, you need a California attorney who will stand up for you and your family. Call (800) 816-1529 Ext. 1 or contact me online for a free, confidential consultation.