Dog Bites
San Francisco Dog Bite Lawyers
California Animal Attack Attorneys
At Choulos, Choulos, & Wyle, our San Francisco dog bite lawyers handle lawsuits stemming from animal attacks. Injuries from animal attacks and dog bites can be life threatening occurrences. Victims can suffer long-term physical and emotional repercussions. A legal concept entitled "strict liability" often times applies to dog attacks. We know all about strict liability and can determine whether it applies to your situation. Contact our California animal attack attorneys and dog bite lawyers at Choulos, Choulos & Wyle. We have helped victims in the San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Marin County communities and throughout the state of California.
Dog/Animal Bites - FAQ
Q: If my neighbor's dog bit me on my property, do I have a legal claim?
A: It depends on the circumstances. You will need to determine, for example, whether your state imposes "strict liability" on dog owners. If so, you may only need to prove that the dog injured you. If your state does not have a strict liability law, you may need to show that your neighbor knew or should have known of the dog's vicious propensities before it attacked you. Contact the experienced San Francisco dog bite lawyers at Choulos, Choulos, and Wyle today to determine if you have a case.
Q: Do I have a claim if I went to a house to perform work, and was bitten by the property-owner's dog?
A: In most cases, if you are asked into a house (or onto property) to perform work for someone, the person who owns the property has a legal responsibility to take reasonable efforts to protect you from injury. Thus, if the person has a pet, the person might be responsible for keeping the pet away from you, or at least warning you of the presence of the animal. Note that you may also have a workers' compensation claim against your employer. Because every case is unique, however, you should contact our San Francisco dog bite lawyers today for further clarification.
Q: A police dog bit me. Do I have a claim?
A: It depends on the circumstances. Police cannot use unreasonable force when making an arrest or performing any other duty. The improper use of a police dog can constitute unreasonable force. If this was the case in your situation, which is something you should have us help you determine, the police may be required to compensate you for your injuries.
Q: My city has a "leash law." If a dog owner violates this law, is she liable for injuries caused by her dog?
A: Generally, yes. If an owner violates a leash law, and her dog attacks someone, many courts will hold that this fact alone is enough to conclude the owner was negligent, and that the injured person is entitled to compensation from the dog owner. Contact the California animal attack and dog bite claim attorneys at Choulos, Choulos, & Wyle today to determine if you have a case.
Q: Can a person be imprisoned for keeping a vicious animal?
A: Yes, there have been numerous instances where people have been criminally convicted for knowingly owning dangerous animals. In some instances, owners have been found guilty of murder when an animal's attack killed another person. Sentences have ranged from severe fines to significant jail time.
Animal attacks and dog bites can produce traumatic, life threatening injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in one of these attacks, contact Choulos, Choulos & Wyle today for further information.
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