Experienced Dog Bite Injury Lawyer – San Diego, CA

If you were bitten by a dog in San Diego, California, you’re likely dealing with 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 San Diego, all of San Diego County, and nearby communities such as Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, and Del Mar.

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 San Diego, across all of San Diego County, and in nearby communities including Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, and Del Mar, 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.

That means the real fight is not usually about whether the dog owner is responsible, but how much your case is worth.

🐶 Victims I Represent in Dog Bite Cases

No matter where a dog attack occurred in San Diego or throughout San Diego 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 personnel, mail carriers, and other workers attacked while doing their jobs
• Guests, renters, and lawful visitors attacked at homes or businesses
• People bitten by off-leash or improperly controlled dogs in public

I handle cases throughout San Diego, all of San Diego County, and surrounding areas including Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, and Del Mar.

⚖️ 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 person or family who owns the dog
• 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

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.

🩺 How Serious Dog Bite Injuries Can Be

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

• Tears, punctures, and crushing injuries
• Nerve damage or loss of feeling
• Serious infections, scarring, and disfigurement
• Facial wounds, eye injuries, and broken bones
• Psychological trauma, anxiety, and PTSD

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.

💰 Financial Recovery in California Dog Bite Claims

The value of a dog bite case in San Diego 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
• Time off work now and in the future
• Physical pain and mental anguish
• 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 San Diego, 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
• Do not let an insurance adjuster minimize your case

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

⭐ Why Work With My California Dog Bite Law Firm?

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 access to me, a licensed California attorney
• No fees unless we win
• Help coordinating medical treatment and documentation
• Trial-tested representation when negotiation is not enough

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

I help dog bite victims across San Diego, all of San Diego County, and nearby communities like Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, and Del Mar.

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.