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California has strict laws regarding dog bites, and these animal control laws extend to the Citrus Heights community. Hundreds of individuals, adults and children alike, are injured in yearly dog attacks. Many dog attacks are caused by vicious breeds or dogs with histories of violence and/or aggression. However, many other attacks occur suddenly and unexpectedly, involving a family dog or usually friendly pooch.

Many dog owners try to shirk responsibility when their dog is responsible for dog bite injuries. If you were injured in a dog attack, you need the counsel and guidance of a knowledgeable and compassionate Citrus Heights Dog Bite Lawyer today. Call our injury lawyers at (916) 921-6400 for free, no-obligation advice.

How We Can Assist You with Your Dog Bite Injury Claim

Dog bite attacks often cause long-term effects on victims. In addition to a host of physical injuries, many of our clients suffer from severe emotional trauma and financial loss due to their inability to work.

Many children and adults also suffer permanent scarring and disfigurement, which a plastic surgeon can help.

Since 1982, our personal injury lawyers have assisted numerous Citrus Heights residents in horrific dog attacks. Our team of experienced injury lawyers, experts, investigators, paralegals, and support staff dedicate everything to help you recover from a devastating dog attack.

Our law firm prides itself on providing a unique client experience for all Citrus Heights residents. Here, we develop deep relationships with our clients, taking the time to get to know them as people instead of client files.

We function as a family and want to welcome you into that family. Your case is entirely your own, and we strive to customize your representation based on the unique facts or circumstances surrounding your case and your articulated goals and interests.

While we can be aggressive and hard-hitting against Citrus Heights dog owners in the courtroom, we are always friendly, open, and compassionate with our clients.

Dog Bite Liability in Citrus Heights

If you have been bitten by a dog, suffered injuries, and want the dog owner to compensate, you might insist the dog owner do so. However, the dog owner might refuse and claim not to have had control over the dog or responsibility for the dog’s actions. What do you do?

California is a strict liability state, meaning the exact details of the attack are often not as crucial as in other cases. If a dog owner owns the dog and you can prove ownership, the dog owner will be liable for injuries. This also applies to other individuals in charge of the dog, such as dog walkers and dog sitters.

If a dog is housed in an apartment, other rules, such as actual notice of the vicious dog to the landlord, come into play.

Dog owners are responsible for the animals they decide to keep. While many dogs will show potential future violent behavior, others may surprise owners when they engage in an unprovoked attack. Strict liability means that awareness of the dog’s disposition towards aggression and violence is unnecessary. Therefore, most dog bite injury cases revolve around litigating damages.

The video below explains the dog bite liability and what you must do if your dog bites someone.

Citrus Heights Dog Bite FAQ

What should I do after getting bit by a dog?

If you were bitten by a dog, you must get medical treatment immediately. Dog bites can cause severe injury and infections. The sooner you get treated, the sooner you can begin healing. You will need to identify the dog that bit you. This is essential because dog owners are responsible for their pet’s actions, and the dog owner is liable for paying your medical expenses.


What if I don’t know who owns the dog that bit me?

If you were attacked by a dog and don’t know who the owner is, you must immediately report the incident to animal control. You will have to give as much information as possible about the dog so they can find its owner. If they can’t locate the dog and its owner, you may have to get rabies shots. If you were bitten by a stray dog, the chances of receiving financial compensation decline significantly.


Dog Bite Lawyers in Citrus Heights, CA

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a dog bite incident in the Citrus Heights area, please call our experienced Citrus Heights Dog Bite Lawyers at 916-921-6400 or 800-404-5400 for free, friendly advice.

We are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

See our client reviews on AvvoGoogle, and Yelp and our past cases on our Verdicts and Settlements page.

Editor’s Note: updated [cha 5.4.22] Photo by Pixabay [cs 819]

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