Start building your personal injury case today with help from an expert Ontario CA dog bite attorney
Every day, about 1,000 people get bitten by dogs and end up needing emergency medical care. Depending on the severity of the bite and the circumstances of the attack, you may very well be entitled to compensation from the dog’s owner. You’ll need the assistance of an expert Ontario CA dog bite attorney to prove your case. Fernando D. Vargas is an accomplished personal injury attorney who specializes in dog bite cases. His thorough understanding of state and local dog bite law will help you exercise your rights and get the compensation you deserve.
Get Started with a free consultation
If you’ve been bitten by a dog, you may be unsure of what your rights are under the law. Meeting with a skilled dog bite attorney in Ontario CA will help. Fernando D. Vargas offers free consultations to dog bite victims where you can learn about your rights and options under the California dog bite statute.
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, the awarding of damages to a dog bite victim is not automatic so you will still need to engage an expert Ontario CA dog bite lawyer to help build your case. As an experienced Ontario CA dog bite injury lawyer, Fernando D. Vargas already has a network of experts in place that he can turn to to help establish key points necessary to the successful litigation of your case, such as:
- 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. Don’t 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 Ontario 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
Fernando D. Vargas’ expertise extends beyond dog bites and you can hire him as your Ontario CA animal attack lawyer in a variety of situations. 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 Ontario CA Dog Bite Attorney
At the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, you can get aggressive representation for your case with zero financial risk to you or your family. Fernando D. Vargas will get to work as your Ontario CA dog bite attorney right away, and you won’t have to pay for his services until he wins you a settlement. You literally have nothing to lose by hiring Fernando D. Vargas, and ple
nty to gain. Call now for your free consultation.
