Practice Areas

Dog Bites / Animal Attacks

Riverside County & Moreno Valley Animal Bite Lawyers

At DiPaolo & Kellogg, we represent clients who have been injured by an animal. When someone has been bitten by an animal and has suffered serious injury, he/she may be legally eligible to receive compensation from the owner of the animal or another who was responsible for the animal. It is important to note, that not all animal liability issues are the same. For instance, if a dog bit a person, the owner of the dog is strictly liable for any injuries caused by the bite. However, say, for instance, a horse bite is suffered, liability will become an issue and who's responsible will have to determined, as a question of fact. We have handled many dog bite and animal bite cases with great results. If you have been a victim of a dog bite accident, consult with a California dog bite lawyer. Our law office negotiates fiercely for clients, and explains dog bite and animal attack liability law. Contact DiPaolo & Kellogg for a free initial consultation.

In California, how is dog bite liability different than other animal liability?

In every case we sit down with our client and have them go through the entire animal bite accident. It is not always clear who the animal's owner is. This is one of the first questions we need to answer. The next question goes to negligence / liability. Generally, dog owners are strictly liable for their dogs who have caused serious personal injury. With other animals, issues such as, warning of dangerous animals or dangerous propensities, arise. In such instances contributory fault (negligence) becomes a factor. Contributory negligence is a major issue in animal attack cases. Our Riverside animal attack attorneys have a complete understanding of dog / animal law liability, including contributory negligence and its effect.

If you need to consult an attorney regarding an animal attack or dog bite, we can help. We have years of experience litigating animal bite cases. We have handled multiple varieties of dog bite accidents, as well as, other animal attacks, including horse bites. Please contact DiPaolo & Kellogg to discuss your case.