Safety tip: Be cautious around dogs that you are not familiar with. Do not make sudden movements around dogs — even dogs that you are somewhat familiar with. If you were bitten by a dog that ran away, and you have no way to locate the dog in a timely manner, you may need to submit to painful rabies treatments.
Animal Attacks in Santa Rosa
Many people wonder why other people keep potentially dangerous dogs, such as the following:
- Pitbulls
- Bulldogs
- Rottweilers
- Doberman Pinchers
- German Shepherds
In fact, growing numbers of insurance carriers are specifically excluding liability coverage for certain breeds of dogs.
On the other hand, many owners of dogs such as these often defend their choices by saying that their dogs are well-behaved members of the family. Devoted breeders and trainers may insist that their dogs are safer than many other untrained dogs of other, more "ordinary" breeds.
Indeed, it is true that any breed of dog can bite under the wrong circumstances. Poodles, collies and even Labrador retrievers may attack a person in certain situations.
Speak to a Santa Rosa Dog Bite Injury Attorney Now
Regardless of the breed of dog that bit you or attacked your child, your concern is now with recovery — physical recovery and financial recovery. You are encouraged to contact an experienced and knowledgeable Santa Rosa or San Francisco dog bite lawyer. Allow us at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran to explain how we can help you recover compensation after a Northern California dog bite accident.
If you have suffered a dog bite injury, you most likely face losses and expenses, including the following:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Ongoing restorative medical care, such as infection prevention or plastic surgery
- Lost wages if you had to miss work
- Expenses related to the dog bite injury, such as mileage for your car used to transport the injured person to medical appointments
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Emotional losses related to an altered appearance when the dog bite is on the face or on visible body parts, such as lower arms or legs
Free Case Evaluations for Dog Bite Injury Victims
Our personal injury attorneys are prepared to investigate the circumstances behind the dog bite that left you with serious puncture wounds or disfigurement. If possible, we will gather evidence to prove that you were not taunting the dog, or that the dog was previously known to have dangerous tendencies — and owners did nothing to protect other people from their potentially dangerous dogs.
Call the Santa Rosa attorneys at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran at 707-544-5858 or email us for your free case evaluation.
