Dog Bite Attorney in Los Angeles, California

The teeth of a dog can be as dangerous as weapons. Dog bites can result in serious lacerations requiring extensive plastic surgery to avoid disfigurement and permanent scarring. and can cause serious emotional scarring for an injured child.

At Lederer & Nojima LLP in Los Angeles, California, our skilled attorneys have handled hundreds of dog bite lawsuits. With this background, we have developed the resources and relationships necessary to effectively represent you. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with a skilled dog bite attorney in Los Angeles.

If you have been bitten by a dog, there are several steps you should take immediately to protect yourself.

Strong Relationships with Exceptional Medical Professionals

While handling hundreds of cases with dog bite injuries, we have developed strong relationships with medical professionals, including some of the most talented plastic surgeons and physical therapists in Los Angeles. If you have suffered from dog bite injuries, we can help you get the medical care that you need. We are often able to help you obtain medical treatment before your legal claims are resolved.

Dangerous Dogs

• Pit Bull
• German Shepard
• Rottweiler
• Chow
• Doberman Pinschers
• Huskies
• Alaskan Malamutes
• Presa Canario
• Boxer

When dogs bite people, the majority rule is that the dog owner is strictly liable and required by law to pay full compensation to a dog bite victim. It is important to note, however, that the act of trespassing or provoking a dog may negate an individual’s right to full compensation. When the injury is serious, the dog owner’s insurance company typically compensates the victim. A homeowner’s insurance policy or renter’s insurance policy typically provides coverage for dog bite injuries. Depending on the severity of the bite, a victim is entitled to compensation for physical pain, mental suffering, medical expenses to treat the injury, permanent scarring, and temporary or permanent disability.

Our experienced dog bite attorneys will work to ensure you receive full compensation that also includes loss of quality of life, cosmetic service to improve the injury's appearance, and loss of income. Our dog bite attorneys will also fight on your behalf for punitive damages. Punitive damages are money that is awarded above and beyond that which is required to compensate a victim. This money is typically awarded to the victim as a punishment to the dog owner, especially in cases when the dog owner was aware that the dog was violent and did not take necessary precautions to protect individuals from harm.

Former Insurance Defense Attorneys Handling Your Dog Bite Claims

At Lederer & Nojima LLP, our personal injury attorneys have experience as insurance defense lawyers. This means that we understand how insurance companies evaluate claims for homeowner liability, and we can use this information to maximize your compensation. This experience also allows us to effectively represent our clients before insurance claims adjusters and other insurance company representatives.

In our most recent dog bite trial we received a quarter million dollar jury verdict in a case in which the defendant dog owner vehemently denied that her dog attacked our client. After a thorough investigation, including interviewing neighbors, animal control employees and physicians, taking photographs of the dog, the scene of the attack and the injuries, and hiring investigators and experts we were able to prove conclusively that the defendant's dog attacked our client and caused her significant injuries. Our aggressive investigation and prosecution of this case led this victory and justice on behalf of our client.

Contact Us Today

If you or someone you love has been bitten by a dog, or been the victim of another animal attack, we can effectively represent you. Contact us today to schedule your confidential consultation with a dog bite attorney in Los Angeles.