Dog Bite Lawyer in Santa Ana, California

If you were attacked by a dog in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, all of Orange County, and nearby communities such as Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

Your case is never handed off to a non-attorney, 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 Santa Ana, across all of Orange County, and in nearby communities including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park, 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

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.

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 Santa Ana or throughout Orange 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 Santa Ana, all of Orange County, and surrounding areas including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

⚖️ Potentially Liable Parties in California Dog Bite Cases

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

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

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

• Tears, punctures, and crushing injuries
• Nerve damage or loss of feeling
• Serious infections, scarring, and disfigurement
• Facial injuries and eye trauma
• 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 Santa Ana 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
• 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

⏱ Steps to Take After a Dog Attack in California

If you wait too long, you may lose important legal rights completely.

After a dog bite in Santa Ana, you should:

• Seek prompt medical treatment and document all injuries
• Make an official report so there is a record of the attack
• Take photos of injuries and the scene if possible
• 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

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 Santa Ana, all of Orange County, and nearby communities like Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

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.