Los Angeles dog bites attorney
Dog Bites.
California is a strict-liability state: a dog owner is responsible for a bite even if the dog never bit anyone before.
Dog Bites
What these cases are really about.
California is a strict-liability state: a dog owner is responsible for a bite even if the dog never bit anyone before. There is no free first bite. Most cases are paid by the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance, not out of the owner's pocket.
Like every matter at Sipora & Sons, dog bites cases are handled by one attorney from the first phone call to the final resolution, on contingency: no attorney's fee unless you recover.
How we handle dog bites cases
- Strict liability under Civil Code section 3342 — no need to prove the owner knew
- Scarring, nerve damage and infection documented with treating physicians
- Child-victim cases handled with the extra care and procedure they require
- Claims resolved against insurance, preserving relationships where the owner is known
Common questions
Dog Bites questions.
What does it cost to hire you for a dog bites case?
Nothing up front. These cases are handled on contingency: no attorney's fee unless a recovery is obtained. The consultation itself is free and confidential.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years in California, but claims against public entities require a government claim within six months, and other exceptions can shorten the window. Call early so no deadline is lost.
What should I do right now?
Get medical care and keep every record, photograph what you can, and do not give the insurance company a recorded statement before talking to a lawyer.
Free case review
Tell us what happened.
The consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. If there is no claim worth bringing, you will be told that plainly, and if another firm is a better fit for your matter, you will be told that too.
- No fee unless you recover on injury and lemon law matters.
- Direct attorney access from the first call to the last signature.
- Se habla español. Consultations available in Spanish.
- If a deadline is close, call (310) 598-9614 rather than emailing. Some California deadlines are as short as six months.