Dog Attacks

Understanding dog attacks

Every year, nearly 5 million dog attacks occur in the United States. Dog attacks are traumatic experiences and can oftentimes lead to serious and permanent injuries. The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez has a proven track record of defending victims of dog attacks, and getting victims the compensation to which they are entitled.

The most common ways dog attacks occur are:

• The dog was not on a leash
• A dog jumped on a victim and led to them being injured
• A dog attacked the victim’s dog or loved one, which led to the victim being injured
• A dog on private property attacked a victim walking on public property
• A dog on private property attacked an invited guest of the property owner

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Victims of dog attacks have rights

California has what is called a “strict liability” law, which means that the owners of dogs are generally liable in civil lawsuits for the injuries of the victim. This also means that a dog does not have to exhibit a history of biting others in the past.

The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez can help victims of dog attacks by:

• Attaining proper medical treatment for victims
• Procuring the dog owner’s information
• Investigating all potential defendants
• Sending a demand for client compensation
• Communicating with the insurance company on our client’s behalf
• Filing a lawsuit and guiding our client throughout the legal process
• In some cases, settling a case before filing a lawsuit
• In some cases, settling a case after filing a lawsuit

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Victims have a voice with Sylvia V. Gonzalez

When you or a loved one are injured, the last thing you want to worry about is the influx of to-dos that result from your traumatic injury. The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez can handle all of the obstacles that you may encounter as a victim of traumatic injury. With the Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez on your side, you can focus on recovering. With over 10 years of practicing law, the Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez provides legal excellence with a personal touch.

The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez has helped hundreds of victims by:

• Gaining reimbursement for victims’ past, present, and future medical expenses
• Winning victim cases quickly without clients having to go to court
• Accepting payment only when a client wins their case or is presented with a sufficient settlement
• Providing emotional closure for victims of traumatic injury incidents
• Negotiating with insurance companies to keep more money in the victim’s pocket