Animal Bites and Attacks

Compensation for a Dog or Other Animal Attack

Pets and animals of all types can unexpectedly become aggressive and cause serious injury to you or a family member. An animal attack can cause injuries leading to permanent scarring, disfigurement, and disability. It does not matter what type of animal injured you; you still deserve compensation for your injuries.

At The Law Office of John A. Meaden, III, we advocate for the rights of injured people throughout California. Our firm, located in Walnut Creek, California, will aggressively stand up against insurance companies to get our clients the medical care and financial compensation they deserve. For a free initial consultation about your case with an experienced attorney, contact us to schedule an appointment.

A dog bite or other animal attack is serious, and you deserve compensation for your injuries. The owners and caretakers of dogs and other pets are liable for an animal attack and dog bite. Children and adults attacked on both public and private property can make a claim against a pet owner. Homeowner's insurance usually covers a dog bite or animal attack.

While the physical effects of an animal attack may last a lifetime, the emotional effects of an attack can also have lasting repercussions. The ongoing medical treatment can have a significant emotional effect. You should receive compensation for all of these consequences.

Regardless if people know of their pets' vicious tendencies, they still are liable for the injuries they cause you. Under California law, you can hold an owner liable under the theories of strict liability and negligence. Under the theory of strict liability, an owner is liable even if they did not know of their animal’s aggressive propensities. Under the negligence theory, an owner is liable if they owed a duty to you and if the breach of the duty resulted in your injuries.

No matter what type of animal caused your injuries, you deserve compensation. Contact us at The Law Office of John A. Meaden, III to set up a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer. We represent clients throughout California, including people in Concord, Pittsburg, Berkeley, Livermore, and the Bay Area.