Experienced Dog Bite Injury Lawyer – San Francisco, CA

If you were attacked by a dog in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, all of San Francisco County County, and nearby communities such as Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

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 Francisco, across all of San Francisco County County, and in nearby communities including Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto, 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.

? Why Dog Bite Cases Are Different 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.

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 San Francisco

No matter where a dog attack occurred in San Francisco or throughout San Francisco 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 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 Francisco, all of San Francisco County County, and surrounding areas including Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

⚖️ 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

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

• Homeowners and renters whose insurance may cover the attack

• Businesses that allowed an unsafe dog on the property

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

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

• Deep puncture wounds and lacerations

• Damage to nerves, muscles, and tendons

• Infections and scarring

• Facial wounds, eye injuries, and broken bones

• 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.

? Financial Recovery in California Dog Bite Claims

The value of a dog bite case in San Francisco 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

• Visible scarring and changes to daily activities

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 San Francisco

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

After a dog bite in San Francisco, you should:

• Get immediate medical care and follow your doctor’s orders

• 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 access to me, a licensed California attorney

• A contingency fee structure – you pay nothing unless we recover money for you

• Help coordinating medical treatment and documentation

• An attorney who understands how juries view dog bite cases

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

I help dog bite victims across San Francisco, all of San Francisco County County, and nearby communities like Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

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 San Francisco, San Francisco County County, and nearby communities such as Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

? Serving Dog Bite Victims Across California

When you hire my law office, you are trusting me with something irreplaceable – your health, your future, and your family’s financial security. I take that responsibility seriously.

If you were injured in a dog bite incident in San Francisco 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.