Serious dog bites are far more prevalent than a lot of people probably realize. It’s been estimated that around 850,000 people have to go to an emergency room every year to receive treatment for injuries resulting from a dog bite. What’s perhaps even more shocking than that is the fact that so very few of these people enlist the services of a qualified legal team.
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By coming to our site, you’ve already set yourself up for success. The Palo Alto dog bite attorneys of the Nagelberg Bernard Law Group understand the difficulties inherent in pursuing a dog bite compensation claim, and we know how to overcome any challenges that can arise. That’s because for over 30 years, we’ve assisted the victims of negligence in gaining compensation from parties who otherwise sought to deny rightful payment. In that time, we’ve been able to get more than $400 million for our clients, adding up to a stellar 98.4% success rate.
Numerous situations can present themselves in which you might be entitled to compensation from a negligent pet owner:
- The dog was off its leash
- The owner did not properly maintain his yard so as to prevent the animal’s escape
- The dog has a history of violent or aggressive behavior
- The bite occurred on the owner’s property
Many dog owners will try to hide behind the fact that the bite happened on their property. This is not an acceptable defense. When people are invited into someone’s home, that homeowner must take care that their animal isn’t going to endanger a guest.
California has strict rules in place that citizens are required to follow if they’re going to become pet owners. If these rules are disobeyed, the owner of the pet is negligent and owes you damages for such things as:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical treatment and the bills that accumulate as a result
- Lost earnings owing to missing work for a short or extended period of time
- Any other incidental expenses which may have popped up
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We advise each of our clients to keep a detailed record of the financial damage they’ve incurred. Pay stubs, income tax returns, medical bills, and receipts are vital in showing the damage that a dog bite has caused.
The other thing that’s vital is a qualified attorney. To get started, contact us by dialing our number or filling out the form on this page. A member of our expert legal staff is standing by to provide you with a free consultation.
See to it that justice is done on your case. Call the Palo Alto dog bite attorneys of the Nagelberg Bernard Law Group.
Dog Bite Lawyer in Palo Alto
Nagelberg Bernard Law Group
228 Hamilton Avenue,
3rd Floor,
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Free Personal Injury Consultation: (650) 468-2008