Liability in Dog Bite Lawsuits There are dozens of dog attacks in the United States each year. Some breeds are more dangerous than the others. But, you can never really tell which dog may end up attacking you. If you or a loved was recently attacked by a dog and suffered injuries, you should speak to a dog bite lawyer Los Angeles. Some bites can result in disfigurements, infections, scarring, and even death. California is a Strict Liability State - Dog owners in California are not protected even if they did not have any prior reason to believe their dog could have attacked someone. The dog owner is liable for damages because California is a strict liability state.
Dog Bite Claim Proofs - You need to prove the following to show your dog bite claim is successful:
The defendant was the dog owner.
The bite occurred when the victim was on public or lawfully private property.
The victim was bit by the dog that resulted in the injury.