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Burbank Dog Bite Lawyer: FAQ on Animal Attacks
Your immediate priority is preventing infection. Seek medical attention right away, even for minor punctures, as dog bites carry a high risk of bacterial infection and require documentation for your case. Identify the dog and the owner, and request their contact and insurance information. Next, report the bite to local animal control or the police—this creates a crucial official record. Finally, contact the Law Office of Egishe Avetisian before speaking to the owner's insurance company.
No. In many states, there is a "one-bite rule," but California is a strict liability state. This means that as long as you were in a public place or lawfully on private property when the attack occurred, the owner is legally responsible for your injuries. It does not matter if the dog had a history of aggression or if the owner had no idea the dog could be dangerous.
This is a very common concern. It is important to know that in the vast majority of dog bite cases, we do not go after the dog owner's personal bank account. Compensation is typically recovered directly from the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy. You shouldn't have to bear the financial burden of permanent scarring or medical bills just to protect an insurance company's profit margins.
Never accept a quick settlement or sign a release without consulting a lawyer. Animal attacks often cause hidden damages that go far beyond a single ER visit. You may require future plastic surgery for scarring, physical therapy for nerve damage, or psychological counseling for PTSD (which is especially common in children after an attack). Our office protects you by handling all negotiations—fluently in English, Russian, and Armenian (Հայերեն)—ensuring you are compensated for the entire scope of your injuries.
We fight to secure comprehensive compensation for your physical and emotional trauma. This includes past and future medical expenses, reconstructive surgery or scar revision, lost wages if you are unable to work, and substantial compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Recovering from a dog attack is traumatic enough; you shouldn't have to stress about legal fees. We represent animal attack victims on a strict "No Win, No Fee" contingency basis. You pay absolutely zero upfront out-of-pocket costs to hire us. We only get paid when we successfully recover a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. Leave the legal complexities to us while you focus on healing.
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In California, dog owners are "strictly liable" for damages. This means we don't have to prove the dog was dangerous before. If you were in a public place or lawfully in a private place, the owner is responsible. We ensure this law works in your favor from day one.
A dog attack is more than just physical scars. In Los Angeles, we fight for "non-economic" damages including emotional distress, PTSD, and the cost of future plastic surgery to minimize scarring. We don't just settle for medical bills; we settle for your future.
Insurance companies in Southern California often rush to offer quick settlements before the full extent of nerve damage or infection is known. We step between you and the adjuster to ensure you never sign away your right to full compensation for pennies on the dollar.
From the Burbank foothills to the streets of DTLA, every jurisdiction handles animal attacks differently. Our deep roots in the Los Angeles court system mean we know the local experts and medical professionals needed to build a bulletproof case for your recovery.
You are already dealing with trauma; you shouldn’t have to deal with legal bills. We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means we advance all costs of litigation, and you pay us nothing unless we successfully recover a settlement or verdict for you.
