Dog Bite Lawyer in San Francisco, California

If you were seriously injured by a dog in San Francisco, California, you’re likely dealing with pain, medical bills, and a lot of questions.

Dog attacks are not handled like simple fender-benders, 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, and nearby communities such as Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

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 San Francisco, across all of San Francisco 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.

🐾 How California Treats Dog Bite Cases

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.

🐶 Victims I Represent in Dog Bite Cases

No matter where a dog attack occurred in San Francisco or throughout San Francisco 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
• Visitors, tenants, and invitees bitten on someone else’s property
• Pedestrians and bicyclists attacked on the street or sidewalk

I handle cases throughout San Francisco, all of San Francisco County, and surrounding areas including Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

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

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
• Landlords who knew about a dangerous dog and failed to act in time
• 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

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

• Tears, punctures, and crushing injuries
• Nerve damage or loss of feeling
• Infections and scarring
• Facial injuries and eye trauma
• Psychological trauma, anxiety, and PTSD

Part of a strong case is fully documenting both the physical and emotional impact of the attack.

⭐ 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 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:

• Emergency treatment, surgery, and follow-up care
• Plastic surgery and scar revision
• 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

⏱ Don’t Wait to Protect Your Rights

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:

• 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
• 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.

⭐ Why Dog Bite Victims Choose My Law Office

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 communication with the attorney handling your case
• No fees unless we win
• 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, 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.