Tustin Dog Bite Attorney Shares Advice
Hiring dog bite lawyers in Orange County is something that happens with increasing regularity. It could be attributed to the fact that Orange County, CA has more dog bite instances on average than the rest of the nation. The reason behind that statistic is still unclear but the fact remains Orange County residents are more likely to experience a dog bite injury than in other areas of the county or even other California cities.
Dog bites in O.C. exceed the national average
The majority of dog bites don’t result in significant damage, but for the smaller percentage that do, substantial harm can be done. As we’ve written time and time again on this site (including our dog bite attorney page), in addition to cuts, tears and lacerations to the body, the bacteria in a dog’s mouth can result in serious infection which must be treated promptly.
Tissue damage, muscle or tendon damage and scarring can severely alter a dog bite victim’s lifestyle. Severe injuries can result in the need for plastic surgery and in rare cases, amputation. All of these things have a negative impact on the victim and can result in financial, physical or psychological damage and it’s not hard to see how.
When the damage is extensive such cases really do cry out for justice and remuneration (of medical expenses, pain, suffering, etc.) and it’s virtually impossible for an average person to secure the maximum amount of compensation for such injuries. That’s why it’s vital to hire a dog bite attorney to represent you. A seasoned dog bite lawyer will have scores of dog bite cases under his or her belt and will be well prepared to counter the moves of any insurance company to limit the amount they’ll pay since it’s in their interest to do so. A personal injury attorney versed in dog bite law is akin to a legal bodyguard—there for your protection and looking out for your interests.
Dog bite lawyers know the laws concerning owners’ liability and similar to premises liability law, dog owners have a responsibility to keep dogs away from others—anticipating the potential harm their dogs can inflict.
Laws concerning dog bites may be changing and as the American Veterinary Medical Association reports, breed-specific laws may be coming that address more dangerous breeds of dogs. Still, even a bite from a toy dog can inflict injury and sepsis and all owners of all dogs needs to be cautious with their pets when around others.
In recent years dog bites resulted in over 300,000 emergency room visits. Our Orange County hospitals also have their share of those dog bite cases. If you or a loved one was unfortunate enough to have been on the receiving end of a dog bite, we at Kyle Scott Law in Tustin know entirely too well how such injuries can impact your health, mobility, lifestyle and life. If that’s your situation, let Kyle Scott evaluate your case. Don’t settle for less and don’t go it on your own. Put the experience of a veteran dog bite lawyer to work for you. Call us to at 714-544-1460.