California Dog Bite Lawyers
Dangerous Animal Bites
In California, especially Los Angeles, dog bites occur frequently. In fact, California is the leading state in the United States when it comes to the amount of deadly attacks that occur. Many dog owners may argue that the dog was provoked to bite, but many times, this is not so. In actuality, quite often the individual wasn't even bothering the dog in any way. With children, dog bites and attacks are more frequent and occur even when children attempt to do something that they don't think would make a dog feel threatened, such as trying to pet it. If your child was hurt by a dog bite in Los Angeles or any other city in California, it is imperative to contact our lawyers.
Have you or a loved one suffered from a dog bite in California? It is imperative to contact our dog bite lawyers in California at the Law Offices of Steven M. Sweat. Our lawyers are here to help you regarding your lawsuit. Contact our California Dog Bite lawyers today!
Any breed can cause injury or death to an adult, child, or infant. However, the following breeds are the most frequent when it comes to fatalities:
- Pit Bulls
- Huskies
- Alaskan Malamutes
- Rottweilers
- German Shepherds
California statistics show that approximately 94% of dog bites are unprovoked. This means that 94% of all victims did not instigate the event in any way. California statistics also show that about 70% of fatal attack victims were under the age of 12. The second largest group to experience fatal injuries related to this type of attack are senior citizens. Finally, the third largest group consists of postal workers and meter readers. If you or someone close to you was the victim of a vicious attack or bite, contact our lawyers in California today.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure their dog doesn't injure anybody. If a dog owner is negligent and fails to do certain important things such as keeping their dog on a leash, it can result in an attack on someone else. Dog bites and attacks can result in severe infections and skin wounds that may never be completely fixed, even with extensive plastic surgery, permanent scarring may result. Sadly, many of these attacks are fatal. If you lost someone close to you because of a dog attack, it is imperative that you contact our dog bite lawyers in Los Angeles.
Have you or a loved one suffered from a dog bite in California? It is imperative to contact our dog bite lawyers in California at the Law Offices of Steven M. Sweat. Our lawyers are here to help you regarding your lawsuit. Contact our California Dog Bite lawyers today!
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