Sacramento Dog Bite Attorney

If you were bitten by a dog in Sacramento, California, you’re likely dealing with pain, medical bills, and a lot of questions.
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 Sacramento, all of Sacramento County County, and nearby communities such as Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt.

You will work directly with a licensed California dog bite lawyer, 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 Sacramento, across all of Sacramento County County, and in nearby communities including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt, 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.

? Who I Help After a Dog Bite in Sacramento

No matter where a dog attack occurred in Sacramento or throughout Sacramento County 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

• People bitten by off-leash or improperly controlled dogs in public

I handle cases throughout Sacramento, all of Sacramento County County, and surrounding areas including Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt.

⚖️ Who Can Be Sued After a Dog Attack?

Every case is different, but in many California dog bite cases one or more of the following may be responsible:

• The dog’s legal owner

• Property owners who allowed a known dangerous dog on the premises

• 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.

? How Serious Dog Bite Injuries Can Be

Dog attacks can leave both visible and hidden injuries that last a lifetime, including:

• Tears, punctures, and crushing injuries

• 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

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.

? Damages You May Recover in a Dog Bite Case

The value of a dog bite case in Sacramento 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:

• Past and future medical bills

• Plastic surgery and scar revision

• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity

• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

• 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

⏱ Don’t Wait to Protect Your Rights

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

After a dog bite in Sacramento, 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

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

⭐ What You Can Expect From My Representation

You deserve a lawyer who will actually handle your case – not just sign you up and disappear.

When you hire my office, you get:

• Direct communication with the attorney handling your case

• No fees unless we win

• Guidance on medical care, documentation, and dealing with bills

• 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 Sacramento, all of Sacramento County County, and nearby communities like Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt.

If you or a loved one was bitten or attacked by a dog, you don’t have to face the insurance company alone. Call (800) 816-1529 Ext. 1 or contact me online for a free, confidential consultation.

I represent victims throughout Sacramento, Sacramento County County, and nearby communities such as Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Galt.

? Serving Dog Bite Victims Across California

A dog bite case is about more than just numbers; it’s about making sure you have the resources and accountability you deserve. I take that responsibility seriously.

If you were injured in a dog bite incident in Sacramento or anywhere in California, I am ready to listen and help.

Call (800) 816-1529 Ext. 1 or submit your case online – there is no fee unless we win.