Start building your personal injury case today with help from an expert Hesperia CA dog bite attorney
Recovering from a dog bite can be a lengthy and costly process, especially if reconstructive surgery is required. You will need and want compensation, both to cover your medical bills and to give you the satisfaction of holding a negligent dog owner responsible for their pet’s actions. An expert Hesperia CA dog bite attorney like Fernando D. Vargas can help. Drawing upon his deep understanding of California dog bite law, he can help dog bite victims present strong cases for compensation.
Get Started with a Free Consultation
Immediately after a dog bite, your first priority is getting medical care. But after that, you should start thinking about your legal options. Fortunately, expert Hesperia CA dog bite attorney Fernando D. Vargas offers free consultations. During your consultation, Fernando D. Vargas will meet with you personally to discuss the merits of your case and advise you of how to proceed.
Building Your Case
Under California law, any dog owner can be held strictly liable for damages related to dog bite injuries, regardless of whether or not the dog had a history of prior bites or aggressive behavior. However, you still need to take care to build a solid case with the help of an expert Hesperia CA dog bite lawyer. Utilizing his network of researchers, photographers, and medical experts, Hesperia CA dog bite injury lawyer Fernando D. Vargas will help you compile the evidence that may be required to establish the following:
- Identity of the dog
- Ownership of the dog
- Severity of your injury
- Negligence on the part of the dog’s owner or handler
- Negligent entrustment to an unfit handler
- Landlord or property owner liability
Secure the Compensation You Deserve
While the overall number of dog bite incidents has remained roughly the same over the past decade or so, the value of dog bite claims has skyrocketed. Do not miss out on your chance to receive compensation for:
- Immediate medical costs
- Long-term medical costs
- Lifelong care
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Lifestyle changes
- Bystander pain & suffering
Combatting Dog Bite Defenses
The most common defenses in a dog bite case are:
- the victim provoked the dog
- the victim displayed comparative negligence
- the victim willingly assumed the risk of interacting with the dog
As an experienced Hesperia CA dog bite injury attorney, Fernando D. Vargas knows how to combat these defenses. He will give your case all the time and attention it needs, working hard to secure the evidence needed to undermine the dog owner’s defense. For instance, he might cite legal precedent to prove that the fact that you petted the dog before it bit you cannot be considered a provocation or an assumption of risk.
Other Types of Animal Injury Cases
Dog bites are not the only type of injury that Fernando D. Vargas can handle as your Hesperia CA animal attack lawyer. For example, you may have suffered an injury due to a dog knocking you down or tripping you. Compensation for these types of injuries can be pursued via personal injury cases.
No Risk Representation from an Expert Hesperia CA Dog Bite Attorney
Aggressive representation for your dog bite injury case is available with no financial risk at the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. Fernando D. Vargas will cover all the costs associated with building your case, including securing expert witnesses as needed. You will not have to pay for anything unless your Hesperia CA dog bite attorney secures a settlement for you. You literally have nothing to lose by hiring Fernando D. Vargas, and plenty to gain. Call now for your free consultation.
