Orange County Dog Bite Lawyer – MKP Law Group Will Help You Win
Our attorneys exclusively represent injury victims.
For years we have fought on behalf of clients who were hurt in accidents due to the negligence of another party.
Did you know that there are about 89.7 million dogs as pets in the US? As for California, nearly 40% of households have at least one dog.
Unsurprisingly, your chances of having an interaction with a dog are high, and subsequently, the potential for a negative encounter is even higher. Despite the large amount of love we have for dogs, the truth is that injuries are still likely to occur, especially with dogs you don't know.
If you've been injured following an incident with a dog or dog attack, you may need help to navigate the next steps, not to mention the maze of paperwork required to file a case.
Dog bites fall under the umbrella of personal injury cases. At MKP Law Group, LLP, our attorneys exclusively work with injury victims, helping them to protect their rights, and assisting with navigating the legal maze that stands between the client and fair compensation for damages.
When you need the assistance of our Orange County dog bite attorney, there will be no up-front costs to you. We do not ask our clients to pay out-of-pocket when they are struggling to cope with recent injuries. On the contrary, we work with a team made up of medical experts who ensure that you get the care you need to make a full and speedy recovery.
In the meantime, we work on the legal end to seek compensation for your losses.
MKP provided outstanding legal representation for our case involving a dog attack incident.
Why Hire a Orange County Dog Bite Attorney?
What happens after a dog bites you? Did you know that you, as the victim, still have the obligation to report the attack? While it is true that the dog’s owner and any witnesses also have to do so, do not make the mistake of forgetting about reporting your side.
An Orange County dog bite lawyer gives you the space to breathe. They know the ins and outs of Orange County dog laws, so that an insurer cannot hide.
You need this kind of help to sort your damages by medical, financial, and emotional losses.
Orange County dog law requires the animal’s owner to give you their information and the dog’s license number.
- What are you supposed to do with them? An attorney will guide you through the information collection process and handle your end of the legal requirements.
- What should you do if the dog’s owner protests? Would you know how to make a dog bite case for the state’s strict liability standard? When you are hurt, worried, and still trying to get back on your feet, there is a good chance that you are not able to take it all in and do what you need to file a case in a timely manner.
Therefore, hiring an attorney is the best decision you can make in your case. The lawyer evaluates your case. They help you define a strategy that lets you work through the situation at a pace that is comfortable for you. Also, they do the heavy lifting of filing documents, negotiating with insurance companies, and dealing with obstinate dog owners who might try to blame you for the bite attack.
Do I Need an Orange County Dog Bite Lawyer to File a Lawsuit?
The good news is that the majority of dog bites are not fatal.
Even still, it's important to note that according to Orange County Codified Ordinance 4-1-62 it is required to report any dog bites that occur, however minor.
Any person having knowledge of the location of an animal suspected of having rabies, or of any person having been bitten or scratched by any warm-blooded mammal, or of any signs of disease or unusual behavior in any animal under quarantine, shall immediately report such facts to the Director."
Here's a direct link to the form to report a dog bite in Orange County: Animal Bite to Human Reporting Form.
Orange County dog attacks are more likely to happen when friends and family members enter the animal’s space. Fortunately, many attacks are so minor that they do not typically call for medical attention. The dog’s teeth may not entirely puncture the skin or do so only slightly.
However, you may benefit from consulting with an Orange County dog bite attorney if:
- The attack was serious. For example, you might not just have puncture wounds but also have lacerations and open wounds. If the dog is bigger, it may cause organ damage, bone fractures, and even nerve damage.
- An infection causes a build-up of scar tissue, which might lead to permanent disfigurement.
- Extreme cases when the injury can be so severe that you lose the full use of a hand or arm.
As you might imagine, the increasing seriousness of the potential injuries leads to the need for extensive medical care. You may undergo surgery to repair torn muscles. After you heal, you might require plastic surgery to repair areas with extreme scarring.
An Orange County dog bite lawyer can file a lawsuit that helps you get fair reimbursement for the financial losses you suffer. Working with a lawyer can ensure that proper steps are taken in order to prove your case. Lawyers often collect surveillance footage that a neighbor’s camera might have recorded. Since motion-activated cameras are now very popular in the area, there is a chance that the attack was caught on video. Lastly, because of Orange County's rules about vicious dogs, it is critical to also research the animal’s history and see if the owner has added liability for negligence.
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We Make the Process Easy to Get the Results You Deserve
323-524-9619
info@mkplawgroup.com
3701 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 870
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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