Start building your personal injury case today with help from an expert Rancho Cucamonga CA dog bite attorney
Sadly, many people are bitten by dogs every year, the majority of them children. If you or a loved one have been bitten, you may be entitled to compensation. You’ll need the assistance of an expert Rancho Cucamonga 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
Getting bitten by a dog can be a traumatic experience and you may find yourself feeling unsure of your legal options for securing compensation and for holding a negligent dog owner responsible for their pet’s actions. Meeting with a skilled dog bite attorney in Rancho Cucamonga 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, you still need to take care to build a solid case with the help of an expert Rancho Cucamonga CA dog bite lawyer. Utilizing his network of researchers, photographers, and medical experts, Rancho Cucamonga 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. 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 Rancho Cucamonga CA dog bite injury attorney, Fernando D. Vargas knows how to combat these defenses. He will dig deep to uncover the evidence needed to support your position and undermine the dog owner’s defense. For example, if the owner failed to inform you of the dog’s known dangerous tendencies, your assumption of risk could be invalidated.
Other Types of Animal Injury Cases
As an expert Rancho Cucamonga CA animal attack lawyer, Fernando D. Vargas can help with all kinds of cases, not just dog bites. 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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. As your Rancho Cucamonga CA dog bite attorney, Fernando D. Vargas will cover all the costs associated with preparing your case, and you will not have to pay him one cent unless he successfully resolves your case in your favor. You literally have nothing to lose by hiring Fernando D. Vargas, and plenty to gain. Call now for your free consultation.
