El Monte Dog Bite Lawyer | San Gabriel Valley
Did you know you're more likely to be bitten by a neighbor's or friend's dog than by a stray?
That's exactly why most people never pursue a claim - they think they'd be suing a friend, who'd pay the money settlement out of their own pocket. That's wrong. A dog bite claim is paid by the owner's homeowner's insurance. Seriously... what kind of friend would let his dog bite you, then stick you with the medical bills?
Many dog bite victims worry, but very few dogs are put down when they bite someone. Under California law, that only happens when a dog has bitten before, or was trained to attack. The dog would have to be extreme for that to happen.
Conversely, California holds the owner responsible when their dog bites, even if the dog never bit anyone before. So if the owner tells you "you must have startled him" - don't buy it. Startling a dog isn't provocation. Their job was to control it, period.
The dog bit you. You were hurt. You deserve compensation.
You need to heal. You need to pay your medical bills. You want to handle this without turning it into a war with someone you know. You know you need to talk to a dog bite lawyer - but not just any lawyer. Talk to Brad, an El Monte dog bite lawyer serving the San Gabriel Valley. He deals with the insurance directly and arranges the medical care you need. Whether it required a doctor's visit, stitches, or a hospital stay, the dog owner is responsible under California law - the severity of the bite affects what your case is worth, not whether you have one.
Honestly, the bills won't disappear on their own - but handling them is how Brad Hayes Law earns its fee, which is paid out of the settlement if we win. But we can't win if you don't call.
Now that you know more about a dog bite than most,
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