Los Angeles Dog Bite Lawyer

Advocating for Dog Bite Injury Victims in California

If you or someone you love has been injured or bitten by another person’s dog, you are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that some 4.5 million Americans suffer dog bites every year. California, especially, has one of the highest rates of dog bite insurance claims, with the city of Los Angeles at the top of the list. The costs required to deal with these types of injuries are often exorbitant due to the hospital bills and the severity of dog bites.

Law Office Of Ronald P. Ehrman has more than 26 years of experience with representing clients attacked by dogs. Our Los Angeles dog bite lawyer is highly skilled in this particular area of law, having successfully recovered millions of dollars for thousands of clients.

As a result of our experience, we have a long track record of success and are intimately familiar with Los Angeles dog bite laws, procedures, and paperwork. You can trust us to help you get the financial resources you need and deserve.

Understanding California Dog Bite Laws

Of the estimated 4.5 million victims of dog bites, approximately half of them are children and the average cost of a hospital stay is just under $20,000. The extent of the injuries range greatly but often leave lasting, if not permanent, scarring and disabilities.

In order to prove liability in California, the plaintiff simply needs to prove that they were injured by the owner’s dog while they were on public property or while they were on private property legally. Possible defenses to liability include denying the dog belongs to them, claiming the dog was provoked, claiming the plaintiff trespassed on private property, and more.

We have a firm grasp of all possible defenses and will work to prove liability in a timely and professional manner.

Through the justice system, we can help prove that the owner of the dog that bit you was negligent in their duties. You shouldn’t have to pay for these injury-related expenses on your own, especially considering they weren’t your fault in the first place. Our Los Angeles dog bite attorney can help you hold the party responsible for your injuries accountable, both legally and financially.

Injuries Commonly Sustained in Dog Bite Incidents

Common injuries suffered in dog bite attacks include:

• Broken bones or brain injuries sustained due to falling down during an attack
• Infections including illnesses such as Pasteurella, rabies, and hepatitis
• Torn tendons or ligaments, which can also lead to loss of control over limbs and loss of mobility, depending on the injury’s severity
• Permanent nerve damage, which can cause a loss of feeling in the affected area and loss of control over the associated toes, fingers, and limbs
• Lacerations and puncture wounds are the most common injuries