Oceanside Dog Bite Attorney

Personal Injury Lawyer for Dog Bite Victims

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a dog bite attack in San Diego, Oceanside, La Mesa, Chula Vista, or Escondido, it is recommended that you seek the professional legal services of a competent personal injury attorney. At the Law Offices of Vetchtein & Associates, the firm has been providing experienced and aggressive legal representation for many years to those injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another. When you work with an Oceanside dog bite lawyer at the firm, you will receive the benefit of a capable and reliable personal injury lawyer who has the knowhow, skills, and resources needed to fully represent you. The firm offers a free, initial consultation in which you can discuss the circumstances of your dog bite injuries with one of the attorneys and be advised on the legal recourse that is available to you.  

Dog Bite Cases

Civil Code 3342 covers dog bite law in California. Dog owners are under strict liability which means that they can be held legally and financially accountable for the injuries their dog inflicts on others in a public place or lawfully on private property, including the dog owner's property. This strict liability applies whether or not the dog owner is aware of their animal ever having bitten anyone before or not. If the dog bites someone, the dog owner is liable even if he or she was not negligent. In some cases, landlords may also be held responsible for dogs on their property that bite others.

Based on the above Civil Code, anyone who suffers injuries from a dog attack in California can file an injury claim to recover damages connected with the injuries. When you consult with an Oceanside dog bite attorney at the firm, your case can be evaluated in terms of this Civil Code and personal injury law. You may be able to recover financial compensation for medical expenses, both past and future, lost earnings due to injuries, and for pain and suffering connected with the injuries.

Have you been injured in a dog attack? Contact an Oceanside Dog Bite Lawyer at the firm to file an injury claim today!