The experienced dog bite lawyers at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers are dog lovers. However, we know that dog bites can lead to permanent consequences. Call us now for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite. We will use your evidence and testimony to recreate the dog attack and identify causes of the dog bite in order to bolster your case and recover you a financial settlement.
We are contingency fee lawyers meaning you will never owe us a penny.
We can obtain you the best medical treatment for your injuries, including plastic surgeons, along with physical therapy and psychological therapy. We will get you the best doctors who work on a lien.
When doctors work on a lien it means you don’t need to pay them until we obtain you a recovery at the end of your case. The doctors are then paid out of the recovery. Doctors are willing to work with our law offices on a lien because they know we obtain over 99% of our clients a recovery.
How Can a Dog Bite Lawyer in Palm Desert Help You?
The process of obtaining financial compensation through a dog bite claim is complex and difficult, especially when severe injuries are involved. It is best handled by dog bite attorneys like Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers who have vast experience in dealing with the various aspects of such cases.
Of particular importance is the fact that we can deal with the insurance companies for you. This maximizes your chances of obtaining full compensation for your injuries and prevents you from incriminating yourself while talking with an insurance adjuster.
Insurance companies will not pay you what you deserve unless you have a lawyer because they don’t have to pay you what you deserve if you don’t have a lawyer. Your only option when an insurance company offers you less than you deserve is to sue them over it, and you can’t do this successfully without a lawyer. However, insurance companies know that when a claimant is represented by Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers, they will have to offer a fair settlement, otherwise they will get sued, lose in court and have to pay you what you deserve anyways, on top of having to pay expensive legal fees. This is why almost all of our cases settle out of court.
In addition, insurance companies are trained to manipulate you into saying things they can use to pay you less. For example, an insurance adjuster may ask you how you’re doing today. If you reply “fine,” they can use this to claim that your injuries aren’t actually as serious as you claim, using this to pay you less for your injuries. Any little thing you say to an insurance adjuster can be used against you, so it’s important that you have experienced lawyers like Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers talking to the insurance companies for you.
Our experienced dog bite law firm can assist you in numerous ways, such as:
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Performing a dog bite investigation
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Answering any questions you have about the legal process
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Figuring out who is at fault for your dog bite injuries
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Building a strong case for you which establishes someone else’s liability for your injuries
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Filing a thorough, convincing insurance claim for you which clearly illustrates why the insurance company is legally obligated to pay you what you deserve for your injuries
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Handling all communications and negotiations with insurance companies for you
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If necessary, litigating your case in court
Our experienced law firm can ensure that all your needs are taken care of after a dog bite, such as getting you great medical treatment and answering all of your questions and concerns. You don’t need the added stress and inconvenience of handling a dog bite claim while you recover from your injuries. You can let our firm handle every step of the process for you while you simply focus on getting better.
Dog Bite Compensation
Dog bites can change your life in a myriad of ways. They can have severe, sometimes permanent consequences, and they can create a large financial burden for you. Our lawyers can reduce or eliminate this burden for you by obtaining compensation for you for damages including, but not limited to:
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Past, present and future medical expenses: You have probably already incurred medical bills as a result of your dog bite. You may also require future medical treatment as a result of your dog bite, depending on its severity. You may be eligible for financial compensation for any past, present or future medical costs which are connected with your dog bite.
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Lost wages: You may have needed to take time off from work due to your dog bite injuries. You may qualify for compensation for any wages you were unable to earn because of your dog bite.
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Loss of earning capacity: If your dog bite injuries were especially severe, you may be unable to do the work you used to do, or may be unable to work at all because of them. You might be able to recover compensation for any loss of earning capacity that resulted from your dog bite.
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Rehabilitation: You may require rehabilitation after a dog attack. Rehabilitation can often consist of multiple sessions per week for weeks or months, meaning rehabilitation bills can pile up quickly. You may qualify for compensation for any rehabilitation costs made necessary by your dog bite.
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Pain and suffering: Dog bites can lead to both physical pain and psychological suffering, and these are both damages that you may qualify for financial compensation for.
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Permanent disability or disfigurement: Unfortunately, permanent disability or disfigurement is common in dog bites. Permanent disability can lead to costs such as modifications to your home or vehicle, and the emotional effects of permanent disability or disfigurement can last a lifetime. You may qualify for financial compensation for any costs related to disability or disfigurement caused by your dog bite, as well as compensation for the emotional effects of being permanently disabled or disfigured.
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Emotional distress: Being bitten by a dog can be a traumatizing experience, especially if you have suffered severe injuries. You may be eligible for financial compensation for any emotional distress that your dog bite caused you.
What To Do After A Dog Bite
The first thing you should always do after a dog bite injury is to seek medical attention. It is important in a dog bite case to receive medical attention and have your injuries documented as soon as possible after the injury. Insurance companies can claim your injuries resulted from something else if you don’t get them treated quickly enough and this can impact the size of your financial recovery in a dog bite case. Dog attacks don’t just lead to the breaking of skin. Bruises to bone or muscle can occur, as can sprains while you’re trying to defend yourself from the dog.
Dog bites can lead to puncture wounds. Place a clean towel over the wound. This can help stop bleeding. Keep the wound elevated and wash it with soap and water. Keeping the wound clean is important because dog mouths can contain bacteria. Seek medical attention as soon as possible if swelling, warmth, pus or redness develop, as these are signs of infection. You may be at a higher risk of developing an infection if you have a pre-existing medical condition like liver disease or diabetes.
Do not try to capture or chase down a dog that has bit you. This will likely scare the dog and encourage it to bite you again.
You should get a rabies test if bitten by a dog you don’t know. You have the highest chance of surviving rabies if you get it treated before you’re symptomatic.
Get the contact information of the dog’s owner after you are bitten if it is possible. Get the contact information of any witnesses if possible as well.
Report the dog bite to police or animal control. Take pictures of your injuries and start recording how the injuries impact your everyday life.
California Dog Bite Laws
Owners of dogs who inflict damages are strictly liable under California law for those damages in California when the attack happens in a public place or the person attacked is lawfully in a private place. Owners of police and military dogs who are in service at the time of the attack are exempt.
Owners are liable for damages caused by their dogs even if they have no prior knowledge about the dog being aggressive.
Dog owners are liable for damages their dogs cause, including damages which aren’t caused by direct attacks like dog bites. Owners of dogs who run out in to the road and cause traffic accidents are liable for damages incurred in those accidents.
Dog bite victims have two years from the date of the attack to file a personal injury claim in California. This time limit is known as a statute of limitations. Claims in California worth over $7,500 require a lawsuit to be filed in a California Superior Court. Claims in California under $7,500 can be filed in a small claims court.
Who Pays For Dog Bites?
Many victims of dog bites don’t want to hire a lawyer because they don’t want the owner of the dog to be financially ruined by a lawsuit – the dog owner in question is often family or a friend. However, almost all dog bites are paid for by insurance companies, not dog owners.
Dog bites are typically covered by homeowners insurance policies. The policies usually provide from $100,000 to $300,000 of coverage. A dog attack victim can try to hold property owners liable for dog bites when the dog owner is a renter or lacks homeowners insurance.
Some homeowners insurance companies now refuse to cover dog bites by dangerous dog breeds such as pit bulls.
California courts have sometimes held landlords responsible for dog bites because the landlords allowed tenants to keep dangerous dogs on their properties.
The source of financial recovery for a dog bite victim may also be an auto insurance company. This can occur when a dog bite happens while the dog is in a vehicle.
Palm Desert Dog Bite Lawsuit
State Farm says California sees more dog bites than any other state in the United States. We’ve been helping Coachella Valley dog bite victims obtain maximum compensation for their injuries for three decades, so we’ve handled more dog bite cases than you can imagine. We’ve helped dog bite victims obtain countless settlements, including $40,000 for a a woman who was bitten in her back yard by a police dog looking for a fugitive, and $55,000 for a dinner guest who needed cosmetic repair and sutures after being attacked by a dog belonging to the homeowner.
Every dog bite attorney at our firm knows these cases inside out. Our experience means we know all of the legal intricacies, tactics and strategies involved in these cases. We’re experts in dog bite cases. Our expertise means we can obtain you the largest possible financial recovery for your dog bite injuries.
We offer our clients free consultations and a no fee promise. We only charge our clients a percentage of their recovery and only if we obtain a recovery for them. Our clients never owe us any money out of their own pocket and never face up-front charges.
Call our personal injury attorneys in Palm Desert, CA today if you or a loved one was injured by a dog bite. You may be eligible for financial compensation. You can also text us from this page or complete the free “Do I Have A Case?” form.
