Oxnard Dog Bite Attorney

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

Mans’ best friend is our oldest animal companion, and throughout human, history dogs have been loyal pets. Often, we’ll see our neighbors and friends walking their dogs, enjoying a leisurely stroll or, occasionally being dragged down the sidewalk by their favorite furry friend, much to our entertainment.

Dogs are typically very friendly towards people and other dogs, but occasionally, often through no fault of their own, dogs become alarmed or angry. While people have many ways of dealing with these emotions, most dogs respond with aggression when scared or angered.

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As a result, there are thousands of dog bites and injuries resulting from dog attacks in the United States every year. At The Schurmer Firm, we have over twenty years of experience handling dog bite cases and other cases involving animal attacks and are committed to helping victims in Oxnard, Ventura, and the surrounding areas.

What Are the Most Common Dog Bite Injuries?

At The Schurmer Firm we have held pet owners responsible for injuries caused by the pets including:

Are Dog Owners Liable for Damage?

The short answer to this question is usually yes. California Civil Code Section 3342 states that a dog owner is “liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place.” This often means that regardless of the circumstances surrounding the accident, the dog owner is responsible for the injuries his/her dog caused.

Despite the clear language of the law, getting owners to take responsibility can be complicated. Some owners are eager to take responsibility for their dog’s misbehavior and will pay for injuries their dog causes and the related damages.

Other times, owners will try to place the blame on the victim of the dog attack or try to dodge responsibility for their pet. In cases like these, it’s critical that people injured by dogs or other domesticate animals contact an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who understands the injuries dogs can cause and how to use the law to ensure the pet owner takes responsibility for their pets’ behavior.

Often questions arise about whether apartment owners or homeowners are liable for dog bites or attacks that happen when a tenant’s dog is responsible for the attack. Depending on certain factors the answer may be yes.

This can be a very important factor since often the tenant’s do not have insurance for the actions of their animals. It is important to have a dog bite attorney that is familiar with these matters so that you may receive the best recovery.