Dog Bites

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Dog bites are extremely common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, with about 885,000 people needing medical attention for their injuries. Nearly half of these cases are children.

Dog owners have a certain amount of liability for their pets in the state of California, especially if the owner didn’t take proper care to restrain their dog. If you or a loved one has been attacked by a dog due to its owner’s negligence, you may be able to file a claim for compensation to help pay for you or your medical bills, pain and suffering, or lost wages.

What Should I do After a Bite?

After a dog attack, you should act fast to build your case. Dog bites can lead to serious infections, and you should make sure that your wounds are treated with the help of a doctor.

After you’ve been bitten, you should:

  • Seek medical attention
  • Preserve all evidence
  • Take any witness statements
  • Photograph your wounds

An experienced personal injury attorney from Lavorato & Scott can help investigate your case and make sure that you are legally taken care of while you focus on healing emotionally and physically after a dog attack.

A Knowledgeable Lawyer Can Help

Dog bite victims can experience lasting effects, including physical scars and injuries as well as post-traumatic stress disorder and a lasting fear of animals. These emotional and physical wounds can be debilitating and can affect your performance at work, home, and in your personal relationships.

Our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys at Lavorato & Scott can evaluate your physical and emotional trauma in order to help get you the compensation you deserve. Our lawyers can help you settle your claim quickly in or out of court to get you back on your feet and on the road to recovery.

Call our experienced personal injury lawyers at Lavorato & Scott for a free consultation regarding your dog bite injury. There is no cost to you unless we recover for you.

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    Christian Scott came highly recommended. From our first consultation together back in 2019 I knew I would be in good hands. It has been a long journey together. Despite all the difficulties and never ending battles with my case, I have always been able to trust that Mr. Scott has and continues to do what is in the best interest of my case. He has always listened, takes into consideration what I've presented, yet still offers his own recommendations and guidance that is based on his many years of experience. Offering his open, fair, honest and genuine realistic input has been been like having a family member fight for you when you have needed it in the lowest times of your life.
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    From the moment I walked in they made me feel comfortable and safe. They consult me and I immediately happily retained their services. I was a nervous mess as I have different cases going a Restraining order/ Domestic Violence and Divorce . Both Daniel and Jana kept reassuring me that things will be okay and to confide in them. I had to get a little lecture , but that’s ok as I needed it...They really now what they are doing. We have recently gone to our first court hearing and I’m HAPPY of how things are turning out. Patience is a virtue. And I don’t mind waiting as long as things are handled appropriately.
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