Beaches are places of leisure and relaxation, where many people bring their pets to enjoy a day of sun and sand. However, this also increases the likelihood of dog bite incidents. When these unfortunate incidents occur, it’s important to understand the implications from a legal standpoint. Responsibility Of Dog Owners: Leash Laws And More In […]
Getting attacked by a dog is an experience that can leave you with permanent scars, including emotional trauma. If you have recently suffered injuries as a result of a dog attack, you likely have many questions regarding who is liable and what compensation you can pursue in court. The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC breaks down California’s dog bite laws in the following guide.
There’s an old saying that “dogs are a [person’s] best friend.” Considering how many family-and-single households own at least one dog, the saying must be true. Unfortunately, your deep affection for and attachment to your dog is why it’s so frightening when someone accuses your dog of biting them. You’re at risk of losing your dog if a person files a dog bite lawsuit against you.
California has universal strict liability laws that apply to dog bites and animal attacks. However, dog leash laws are not universal, and navigating the laws that apply to dog owners can be confusing depending on where the attack occurred.
Dog bites are unexpected, traumatic events for animal owners, witnesses, and most of all, victims. According to the CDC, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year, and of those, about 1 in 5 require medical attention. Dog bite injuries can be extremely painful and cause permanent scarring and disfigurement, along with emotional trauma.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in online shopping. This surge in online shopping led to rapid growth in Amazon’s delivery fleet and the urgent hiring of drivers. The unforeseen result was more people being exposed to dogs, and more dogs being exposed to drivers. Delivery drivers are more vulnerable to dog attacks than ever before – especially in California.
