Temecula Animal/Dog Bite Injury Lawyer Animal/Dog Bite Attorney Hemet

More than 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs on an annual basis and approximately one out of every six bites is serious enough to require medical attention. Owners of dogs, not the breeder of the individual dogs, are responsible when bites or attacks occur. If you live in the Temecula Valley or Riverside County area, and have suffered injuries after being bitten or attacked by a dog or another animal, it is important to know your legal rights. The Law Offices of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney can help you get the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. With nearly 20 years experience, we have a proven record of helping dog bite victims get the help and protection they are entitled to under the law. The Law Offices of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney charge clients with dog bite injury claims on a contingency basis. What that means is the attorney is only paid if he or she wins money damages for you the client. For a free consultation, contact Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney today.

Dog bites are very serious injuries and can result in permanent scaring, nerve damage, and lasting psychological trauma. In addition, dog bites can transmit serious illnesses, including rabies. In some cases, victims of serious dog bites have mobility issues or are mauled to such an extent that they require reconstructive surgery. Tragically, children are often at a high risk of dog bites and to smaller children, these bites can prove fatal. Dog attacks on children are most likely to result in face, head, and neck injuries, which can affect breathing and can cause death. Dog owners are responsible for keeping their pets restrained or supervised. If you have been attacked by a dog while it was loose or unleashed, the owner and their homeowners' insurance company may be liable to you for negligence. If you were attacked by a vicious dog known to be dangerous while a guest or visitor on the owner's property, the owner has a responsibility of warning you of the risks presented by the animal, or for preventing it from causing harm.

The most dangerous dog breeds include:

• Pit Bulls
• Rotweillers
• Doberman Pinschers
• Huskies
• German Shepherds
• Chows

At the Law Offices of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney, we understand that dog or animal bites are serious matters. The filing of a claim can be a complex process, and should be handled by an experienced dog bite attorney who has the time and resources to gather all of the pertinent data and documentation, make a determination, and file the appropriate claim on behalf of the client and/or their child. Dog bite laws can be complex and tend to vary between counties and cities as well as states. By considering the exact circumstances of the attack as well as where you were bitten or attacked, the experienced dog bite attorneys of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney can tell you exactly what your legal options are. Call us today.

About this Page: If you live in Temecula, Hemet or other areas surrounding Riverside County and have been bitten or attacked by a dog or other animal, then the Law Offices of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney can help you get the compensation you deserve. If you need a dog bite lawyer, dog bite attorney or an animal bite lawyer, we are here to and ready to inform you of all of your legal rights.