It does not take much to see a dog owner in Manhattan Beach, whether they are at one of the area parks or going for a walk in the neighborhood. It is not uncommon to see injuries as well when a dog comes off the leash, or the owner fails to keep the dog locked up, and a Manhattan Beach personal injury lawyer can assist with a claim if bitten by a dog.
When that happens, and you have injuries, you need a Manhattan Beach dog bite lawyer from The Ryan Law Group, who has been featured on numerous news outlets, to help you.
How Our Dog Bite Accident Attorney in Manhattan Beach Helps You
The Ryan Law Group provides focused, extensive legal representation for victims in the area. We know that a serious dog bite can mean scarring, pain, and emotional trauma. There are several ways our attorneys will navigate this case for you, putting you in the best position possible to recover fair damages.
- Industry experts are available. One way our legal team stands out is by providing our clients with industry experts who can provide insight into not only the law but also medical concerns. This helps us build a stronger case for you.
- Our passionate negotiators know how to handle insurance companies. We have helped our clients recover millions of dollars in losses because of our powerful and experienced negotiators.
- We build your case as if it is going to trial. This allows us to have the upper hand in pursuing full compensation for our clients.
You do not pay our legal team upfront. If you do not win your case for any reason, you also do not pay us anything for our legal services, meaning we are dedicated to helping you recover fair compensation for your losses.
Set up a free consultation with our dog bite attorney in Manhattan Beach at The Ryan Law Group to learn how we can help you and review our personal injury lawyers’ case results.
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California Law Makes Dog Owners Responsible
Consider that there are 13,400 households in Manhattan Beach City, and 5373 of them are known to have dogs. No matter how many dogs are in the city or region, one thing is for sure, and that is that dog owners maintain responsibility for their pets.
According to California Civil Code §§ 3342, the law requires that the owner of a dog maintain liability for any damages a victim suffers from a bike that occurs in a public place or in a lawful manner within a private place.
This means, ultimately, that unless the dog bite victim provokes the dog in some way or is trespassing on the property, the owner is responsible for the injuries the dog causes.
That includes when the dog is on a leash going for a walk. When you suffer a bite from a dog, you may be able to file a claim against that owner, whether it is directly holding them responsible for your losses or pursuing a claim through their homeowners’ or renters’ insurance.
While this may seem like a very simple process, it rarely is. Insurance companies do not want to pay for your losses, and they may try to deny any type of responsibility for the dog bite. That puts you at risk of shouldering too much of the financial and other losses yourself.
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You Should Not Just Settle with the Insurance Company
It is very common for dog bite victims to seek medical care and then file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. That is what should happen. Yet, there are several ways insurance companies minimize the compensation paid to you.
- They deny your claim. They may state they need more information. Other times, they deny parts of your very valid claim.
- Insurance companies may blame you. They may use information from the accident report, what they find on social media, statements you make, or other data to state you caused the dog bite. That happens even when a victim does not.
- Insurance companies may delay paying you for weeks, months, or even years. Their goal is to frustrate you, so you agree to less compensation than they owe you.
All of these factors work against you and in the insurance company’s favor. For that reason, we strongly encourage you to avoid speaking to the insurance company at all. Instead, tell them you are working with a dog bite lawyer in Manhattan Beach from our firm and direct them to us.
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What You Could Be Owed in a Dog Bite Accident Case
Dog bite victims may seek compensation for any losses they incur as a result of the injuries they have from the injury. It is up to you to determine, document, and prove those injuries, and that is not always easy to do. Examples of some of the losses we often see in these cases include:
- Emergency medical care costs
- Medications and disease prevention care
- Follow-up medical care
- Ongoing injuries from serious lacerations, including the need for reconstructive surgery
- Loss of time and wages at work
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Disfigurement due to scarring or amputation
Our Manhattan Beach dog bite attorneys provide exceptional legal representation throughout this process. They speak to doctors, estimate long-term recovery with medical experts, and analyze clients’ ability to return to work and their lives.
When you have serious injuries and losses, you deserve full compensation for them, and we work hard to make that possible. Seek out our legal guidance so we can work to build a claim that helps you foster a new start to your life after such damage, and be sure to read our personal injury lawyers’ testimonials.
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Contact Our Manhattan Beach Dog Bite Attorney Now for the Legal Guidance You Need
At The Ryan Law Group, our experience, dedication, and passion for helping victims recover full damages from injuries is second to none.
Contact us now to learn what your case may be worth and what legal steps we can take to hold those who hurt you responsible. Set up a free consultation with a Manhattan Beach dog bite lawyer to get started.
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