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If you’ve been injured in a dog attack, a Dog Bite Lawyer can help you recover the compensation you deserve. California law holds dog owners strictly liable for bites — even if the dog had no prior history of aggression. Victims may face serious physical and emotional trauma, mounting medical bills, and lost income. At Caputo & Van Der Walde, our experienced San Jose dog bite attorneys are prepared to investigate your case, handle the insurance companies, and fight for full compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Roughly 40% of the 13,217,586 households in California own dogs, and most of those dogs will never attack someone. Unfortunately, there is a small minority of canines that are prone to dog attacks, and the victim of a dog bite injury can suffer significant consequences for a long time after the attack.
Thankfully, California’s dog bite law holds dog owners strictly liable for their animal’s behavior, whether or not the animal had previously indicated that they were aggressive or had any history of attacks.
If you or someone in your family has been hurt or killed in a dog attack, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages you suffered as a result. You can seek to recover compensation for losses like your medical bills, lost wages, and much more. Working with a San Jose dog bite attorney is one of the best ways to navigate this complicated process.
Our San Jose law firm offers free consultations for victims to connect with our legal team and learn more about their options for a dog bite case. Animal attacks are the responsibility of the dog’s owner, and we’ll fight to hold them accountable.
We will use this consultation as an opportunity to discuss the specific details of the animal attack and then provide you with specific advice and insights into your legal rights and options under California law. We will also explain our vast history of experience with dog bite cases, the way our law firm works, and the type of support you can expect as our client.
We understand how serious these cases can be, and our dog bite lawyers in San Jose are dedicated to helping victims get the compensation and the aggressive representation they deserve. Read more below to learn more about dog bites, and contact our San Jose law firm right away to get started on your case today.
Under California law, a dog owner has strict liability in the event of an animal bite in many situations. They are typically liable for damages if the dog bite happened in a public place, or if the victim suffered injuries while legally allowed onto the dog owner’s property. Pet owners are responsible for the animal’s actions even if the dog has never bitten anyone before.
As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, we have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate on behalf of our clients successfully. Retain us to put our tactical strategies to work for you. These skills are what make our legal team such a formidable opponent in any courtroom or negotiation setting.