Hiring the right Riverside CA dog bite injury attorney can help you secure fair compensation.
Have you been bitten or otherwise injured by a dog? So long as you did not provoke the attack or endanger yourself through your own negligence, you should be entitled to compensation for your suffering. With Fernando D. Vargas as your dog bite injury attorney in Riverside CA, you can rest assured that all possible liable parties will be targeted in your dog bite injury claim, not just dog owners. He has successfully secured millions of dollars for his clients and he will work hard to help you secure full and fair compensation too.
5 Vital Steps for a Strong Dog Bite Case
- Identify the Dog & Owner:Naturally in order to hold someone liable for your injuries, you need to be able to prove the identity of the dog that bit you and its owner. It is important to understand that under the doctrine of negligent entrustment, a dog’s owner can be held responsible for the injuries caused by their pet even if they were not the person handling or controlling the dog at the time you were bitten.
- Report the Bite:You will need to report the bite to the appropriate local authorities. This might be animal control or the Sheriff. This will result in an official record of the incident that can be used by your Riverside CA dog bite injury attorney later on.
- Seek Treatment: Immediately following the bite, you should seek medical attention, even if the wound seems relatively minor. The records from your initial medical visit can be used later to help establish the severity of your injury. Do not limit yourself to just getting patched up after the bite–it is highly recommended to have a plastic surgery medical-legal evaluation to establish the potential for disfiguring scars and a psychological evaluation to establish the impact of the dog attack on your mental health.
- Document the Attack & Recovery:A picture is worth a thousand words in a dog bite injury case. Photos taken immediately following the attack–before treatment–help show the savagery of the attack while photos taken during healing help show how the injury continued to affect and limit you for weeks or months following the incident. Attorney Vargas employs professional photographers who will come to your home to document your injuries as you heal.
- Hire an Experienced Dog Bite Injury Attorney in Riverside CA:In California, there are many potential legal tactics that can be used to establish liability for a dog bite. It is important to choose an experienced dog bite injury attorney in Riverside CA who can choose the correct tactic likely to bring the best possible results in your unique case.
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Take the first step towards securing deserved compensation for your injuries by scheduling a free initial consultation with Attorney Vargas. If you have a strong case, you can move forward with settlement negotiations or litigation with no money owed to your dog bite injury attorney in Riverside CA up front. There is no risk and huge potential for reward so please let us help you.
