Start building your personal injury case today with help from an expert Riverside CA dog bite attorney
Every day, about 1,000 people get bitten by dogs and end up needing emergency medical care. If you or a loved one have been bitten, you may be entitled to compensation. An expert Riverside CA dog bite attorney can help. Fernando D. Vargas is an accomplished personal injury attorney who specializes in dog bite cases. Drawing upon his deep understanding of California dog bite law, he can help dog bite victims secure damages to cover medical bills and more.
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. By scheduling a free consultation with expert Riverside CA dog bite attorney Fernando D. Vargas, you can learn about your rights and be advised of the types of compensation you could pursue.
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 Riverside CA dog bite lawyer to help build your case. As an experienced Riverside 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
If you have been bitten by a dog, you may be entitled to receive the following types of damages:
- 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
Fernando D. Vargas’ long history of successful dog bite injury settlements proves that he knows how to combat these defenses as your Riverside CA dog bite injury attorney. He will diligently analyze all the evidence and research legal precedent in order to compile the evidence needed to destroy 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
As an expert Riverside CA animal attack lawyer, Fernando D. Vargas can help with all kinds of cases, not just dog bites. For example, Fernando D. Vargas can seek damages for injuries sustained by a pet tripping you or knocking you down via a personal injury case.
No Risk Representation from an Expert Riverside 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 cover all the costs associated with building your case, including securing expert witnesses as needed. You won’t have to pay for anything unless your Riverside 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.
