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Dog Bite Lawyer in Irvine, California

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

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

? People I Fight For After Dog Attacks

No matter where a dog attack occurred in Irvine or throughout Orange County 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 drivers, postal workers, and gig workers

  • Guests, renters, and lawful visitors attacked at homes or businesses

  • Pedestrians and bicyclists attacked on the street or sidewalk

I handle cases throughout Irvine, all of Orange County County, and surrounding areas including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

⚖️ 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.

? Injuries Often Seen After Dog Attacks

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

  • Tears, punctures, and crushing injuries

  • Damage to nerves, muscles, and tendons

  • 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.

? 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

  • Lost wages and loss of earning capacity

  • Physical pain and mental anguish

  • Disfigurement and loss of enjoyment of life

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

⏱ Don’t Wait to Protect Your Rights

In most California dog bite cases, there is a limited time to file a claim.

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

  • Preserve evidence, including photos and witness information

  • Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies before speaking with a lawyer

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

⭐ Why Work With My California Dog Bite Law Firm?

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

  • 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 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.

I represent victims throughout Irvine, Orange County County, and nearby communities such as Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

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? 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.

Whether your dog bite happened in Irvine, elsewhere in Orange County County, or anywhere in our state, I am here to fight for you.

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

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california personal injury lawyer norman gregory fernandezAbout Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez

  • California personal injury lawyer and trial attorney
  • Military veteran and advocate for injured victims
  • Nearly 30 years of experience representing clients statewide

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