Dog Bite Lawyer in Riverside, California

A sudden dog bite in Riverside, CA can leave you injured, shaken, and unsure where to turn for help.

Dog attacks are not handled like simple fender-benders, and California has specific laws that can work in your favor.

My law office represents dog bite victims throughout Riverside, all of Riverside County, and nearby communities such as Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, and Calimesa.

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 Riverside, across all of Riverside County, and in nearby communities including Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, and Calimesa, 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

Dog bite claims involve special rules that most people – and many adjusters – don’t fully understand.

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.

In many cases, liability is clear – the insurance company simply argues about paying full and fair compensation.

🐶 Victims I Represent in Dog Bite Cases

No matter where a dog attack occurred in Riverside or throughout Riverside 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
• Guests, renters, and lawful visitors attacked at homes or businesses
• Pedestrians and bicyclists attacked on the street or sidewalk

I handle cases throughout Riverside, all of Riverside County, and surrounding areas including Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, and Calimesa.

⚖️ Who Can Be Sued After a Dog Attack?

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

• The dog’s legal owner
• Landlords who knew about a dangerous dog and failed to act in time
• Homeowners and renters whose insurance may cover the attack
• Commercial property owners that failed to keep visitors safe from a known dangerous dog

Part of my job is to find every possible source of insurance and compensation so that you are not left paying the price for someone else’s negligence.

🩺 Injuries Often Seen After Dog Attacks

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

• Deep puncture wounds and lacerations
• Damage to nerves, muscles, and tendons
• Serious infections, scarring, and disfigurement
• Facial injuries and eye trauma
• Emotional trauma, fear of dogs, and long-term anxiety

Insurance companies often undervalue the pain, fear, and long-term consequences of a dog bite – I make sure that doesn’t happen to you.

⭐ 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.

💰 What Compensation May Be Available

The value of a dog bite case in Riverside 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
• Plastic surgery and scar revision
• Time off work now and in the future
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
• Visible scarring and changes to daily activities

My goal is to fight for the full value of your case – not just whatever the insurance company first offers.

📌 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

⏱ Steps to Take After a Dog Attack in California

California law only gives you a certain amount of time to act after a dog bite.

After a dog bite in Riverside, you should:

• Seek prompt medical treatment and document all injuries
• Report the bite to local animal control or law enforcement
• Take photos of injuries and the scene if possible
• Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies before speaking with a lawyer

The sooner I can get involved, the better I can protect your evidence and your rights.

⭐ Why Work With My California Dog Bite Law Firm?

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
• Help coordinating medical treatment and documentation
• Trial-tested representation when negotiation is not enough

You are not just another file in a high-volume settlement mill.

I help dog bite victims across Riverside, all of Riverside County, and nearby communities like Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, and Calimesa.

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.