Trusted California Dog Bite Lawyer Serving Irvine

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

Dog bite cases are different from ordinary accidents, and California has specific laws that can work in your favor.

My law office represents dog bite victims throughout Irvine, all of Orange County, and nearby communities such as Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

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 Irvine, 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

Unlike typical “accident” cases, dog bite claims in California are governed by strict legal rules.

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.

🐶 Victims I Represent in Dog Bite Cases

No matter where a dog attack occurred in Irvine or throughout Orange County, I am available to help victims recover medical bills, scarring compensation, and emotional damages.

I represent:

• Children, adults, and seniors hurt in dog attacks
• 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 Irvine, all of Orange County, and surrounding areas including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

⚖️ Who May Be Legally Responsible for a Dog Bite in Irvine?

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 or renters with applicable insurance coverage
• 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.

🩺 Common Injuries in Dog Bite Cases

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
• 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 Irvine 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
• Reconstructive procedures and scar repair
• Time off work now and in the future
• 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

⏱ Time Limits & What To Do After a Dog Bite in Irvine

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

After a dog bite in Irvine, 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

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
• No fees unless we win
• Guidance on medical care, documentation, and dealing with bills
• 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 Irvine, all of Orange County, and nearby communities like Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

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.