Ventura Dog Bite & Animal Attack Lawyer

Helping Those Injured by Dogs in Ventura County

Being bitten in a sudden and unprovoked dog attack is a very frightening ordeal. The injuries from a dog bite can be quite serious, requiring medical attention and often needing stitches and treatment for infection. If it is a child involved the results can be tragic. A small body does not stand up well against an enraged animal with bared teeth. The resulting injuries can be so severe as to cause permanent disfigurement or even death. A dog owner can take some very simple precautions to minimize these types of incidents, including taking the dog to obedience classes, not engaging in aggressive play such as wrestling, keeping the animal in an enclosed or fenced area and simply not leaving younger children or infants alone with a dog. Even so, some dog owners and keepers still exercise negligent and careless control of their animals. Any such case requires the assistance of a personal injury lawyer from our Ventura County law firm to assist with the claim for compensation for the damages suffered by the victim.

Regardless of whether an animal is restrained or not, the owner or keeper is considered liable in the case of an unprovoked attack according to the dog bite statutes. File a claim as soon after the incident as possible to protect your rights in the matter. If you or someone close to you has been attacked or injured by a dog bite, it is extremely important that you have experienced legal representation from a skilled and dedicated Ventura personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus before the statute of limitation expires.

Work with a Dog Bite Injury Attorney

Every year about 4.5 million Americans fall victim to dog bite injuries as reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Physical injuries can involve nerve damage to the face and arms. Reconstructive surgery may be required. The emotional trauma and mental pain are often secondary to the physical pain and suffering. After a serious dog bite injury, people often retain a fear of dogs in general and go to extremes to avoid being around them. A simple walk in the park or around the neighborhood can cause a feeling of fear. The mental and physical scars can last a lifetime.

Extensive medical expenses and bills create extreme financial hardships on the victim and the victim's family. When you are attacked and bitten by a dog in an unprovoked incident, you deserve compensation by the responsible party for damages suffered. The lawyers of the firm are experienced and knowledgeable in the language of the law and the statutes affecting your claim. A dog bite attorney at our firm will fight for your legal rights while building your claim into a strong effective case that represents compensation appropriate to the degree of the injuries and other damages suffered by the victim.

Contact a Ventura County Dog Bite Attorney right away if you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog bite or other animal attack!