Rancho Cucamonga Animal & Dog Bite Lawyers

 

Every year there are over four million victims of animal bites and unfortunately, most of these victims are children under the age of 11.  If you live in Rancho Cucamonga or a surrounding city and you or a loved one, have been attacked or bit by a pit bull, rottweiler or any other breed of dog, please call us.

 

Additionally you should get medical help immediately, call the Rancho Cucamonga police to file an accident report, and then you need to contact the local Rancho Cucamonga Animal Bite Attorneys of “Insert Attorney Name”.

 

If you have been bitten by a dog

 

If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog and you either live in the Rancho Cucamonga area or it happened in the Rancho Cucamonga area then please follow these steps to ensure your rights are kept intact:

 

• Seek immediate medical attention.
• Call the police department and insist that they take a report.
• Call animal control department. The dog needs to be assessed for exposure to rabies.
• Write down a description of the dog if it was not captured immediately after the attack.
• Write down the name and address of the dog's owner.
• Write down the name and address of any witnesses.
• Have someone photograph your injuries.  Make sure everything is photographed, including bite wounds, bruises, scrapes, etc.
• Save and preserve any bloody clothing.
• Call a Dog Bite attorney as soon as possible.  Although we cannot take away the pain our team of dog bite attorneys will take care of the legal and mental aspects for you. Contact our local Rancho Cucamonga Animal Bite Attorneys.

 

Do not hurt your case!

 

While our Rancho Cucamonga dog bite lawyers will handle all of the necessary legal parts of your case it is best if you refrain from trying to handle things on your own. If you are contacted by the dog owner or the dog owner's insurance company give them our number and ask them to contact us right away. The person calling you most likely has been trained to be friendly and sympathetic, but you need to know that his or her only loyalty is to the insurance company, not to you.  Although they might truly be sympathetic to your situation, the insurance company is not calling to help you, they are calling to help themselves.

 

• DO NOT let the insurance company photograph anything without us present.
• DO NOT discuss your case with anyone unless your dog bite attorney is present. Under no circumstances do you stray from this.
• DO NOT discuss any circumstances that could be your fault.
• DO NOT put anything in writing until you talk to us.
• Lastly, DO NOT take a serious dog bite injury for granted.  If you have been attacked, bitten, or injured by a dog, you may be entitled to compensation.  Call us to set up a FREE, confidential consultation and we can discuss your options, with no obligation.

 

* Please be advised that no attorney/client relationship is established by this website or by submission of any contact us form. An attorney/client relationship can only begin when a retainer has been signed.

 

 

Dog & Animal Bite Overview

 

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention dog bites are happening at alarming rates. Almost making it an epidemic.  The challenge is that these animal attacks usually come without warning and can be vicious. 800,000 of the over 4 million annual attacks require medical attention, that is 20%.  The highest rate for injuries related to dog bites occur in children between 5 and 11 years of old.  With that said what is even more scary is that when a child is attacked by a dog, most injuries suffered are in the head and/or neck area.  Severe dog bites can lead to the need for plastic surgery, permanent disability, and even death on extremely rare occasions.

 

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) has publicly stated that dog bites are a serious public health issue.  This is why as local Rancho Cucamonga attorneys we have devoted an entire practice to dog bites and animal attacks.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog attack, please call us today.  We know the law, and although we cant take away the pain from the attack we can start you and your family on the path of recovery.  Our dedicated team of dog bite lawyers will get you the help you need and the compensation you deserve.

 

Statistics for Dog Bites

 

• Animal attack statistics are quite alarming.
• Children are usually the victims.
• Animal attacks Inflict emotional and physical damage that can last for years.
• Dog bites alone are the second leading cause of childhood injury, more than playground accidents.
• More dog bites are caused by dogs that have owners, as compared to stray dogs.
• About 800,000 victims seek medical care.
• About 20 people (including children) die each year in the United States as a result of a dog attack.
• Dogs such as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls are most aggressive and responsible for these attacks.

 

Tips to Avoid Attacks

 

For the safety of our children, the following tips can prevent animal attacks:

 

• Do not go near dogs without permission, especially those you do not know.
• Do not touch a dog when it is eating or sleeping.
• Do not touch a dog that is behind a fence or on a leash or chain.
• Do not tease a dog by poking at it through a fence or cage.
• Do not stare at the dogs' eyes as it usually incites aggression.
• If you have an infant, train your dog to stay away from him or her.
• Report any stray dogs in the neighborhood immediately.

 

If you believe you have suffered economic harm as a result of a dog bite, contact the experienced Rancho Cucamonga Dog Bite Attorneys today.