Dog Bites

Have you suffered a serious dog bite injury? Let us fight for you.

Despite their reputation as man’s best friend, dogs are responsible for a surprising number of bites and attacks. Depending on the size of the dog and the ferocity of the attack, serious injuries and complications may result from a dog bite injury, such as:

• Deep puncture wounds
• Severe lacerations
• Facial injuries
• Nerve damage
• Scars
• Infections

A dog bite will also cause considerable emotional distress. If you have been bitten by a dog, chances are you are feeling very overwhelmed right now. You need an experienced dog bite attorney such as Alejo Lugo to guide you.

We will make sure you see the best doctors for diagnosis and treatment of your injuries, and then handle all the legal steps required to see your claim through to the end. We will treat you with respect and compassion, striving to make this time as easy and stress-free as possible for you.

Dog Owners Have Strict Liability for Bite Injuries

In the state of California, dog owners are strictly liable for any bite injuries that their pets may inflict. This means that you do not need to prove that the dog was previously known to be dangerous or that the dog owner should have known the dog would hurt you.

However, there are still some legal defenses that the dog owner may attempt to use in order to evade liability for your injuries. After over 15 years of experience, The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates is familiar with all the defenses that dog owners may raise, and we know how to fight back against them to ensure you are not unfairly denied the compensation you need and deserve.

We Will Fight to Maximize Your Compensation

Compensation for dog bite injuries is often available through the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance.  As with any type of insurance claim, the insurance company will be looking for any possible way to reduce or deny your compensation. The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates will help arm you with the strongest possible evidence of your right to compensation. We will make sure to explore all possible areas of compensation that may apply in your case, such as:

• Medical bills for initial treatment of the injury
• Future medical expenses for scar reduction treatment or plastic surgery
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

You Can Afford Representation

Hiring a dog bite injury lawyer is a smart move. Often, it is necessary to take dog bite claims to court in order to secure maximum compensation, and you certainly cannot expect to do this on your own. At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, our fees are fair and reasonable. Best of all, we don’t require any payment upfront. Instead, we will handle all the expenses associate with preparing your case, and you will not have to pay us a penny until after we win your case. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.

For a free initial consultation, call us at (800) 497-0018 today.