Phillips, Erlewine, Given & Carlin LLP operates from 39 Mesa Street, Suite 201, The Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129, specializing in dog bite litigation throughout California. Their attorneys handle serious animal attack cases involving puncture wounds, scarring, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. The firm thoroughly understands California’s strict liability statute for dog bites, which holds owners accountable regardless of the animal’s previous behavior. They investigate incidents to establish that victims were lawfully present on private property or in public areas when attacks occurred. The attorneys help clients navigate insurance claims, often through homeowners’ policies that cover dog bite injuries. They pursue compensation for medical expenses, reconstructive surgery, psychological counseling, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The firm also handles cases involving temporary caretakers and landlords who may share liability for dangerous dogs on their property. Free consultations are available by calling 415-398-0900.
Operating from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, The Law Office of Marc S. Berman specializes in representing dog bite victims throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties. With experience dating back to 1990, Attorney Berman explains that New Jersey’s strict liability laws hold dog owners responsible regardless of whether they knew their animal was dangerous, provided the victim wasn’t trespassing or provoking the dog. Available at (888) 316-8288 for free consultations, the firm works exclusively on contingency, ensuring clients face no upfront costs while pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, future surgical care, and scarring restitution. Berman emphasizes the importance of acting quickly due to strict deadlines for legal action, which can be as short as 90 days in some cases, while cautioning victims against accepting settlement offers from insurance companies without legal representation. The firm’s experience as a former insurance defense lawyer provides invaluable insight into effectively handling dog bite cases, including shallow wounds that become infected, deep injuries requiring scar reduction surgery, and claims involving permanent disability.
Marcereau Law Group operates from 19 Hammond Suite 505, Irvine, CA 92618, specializing in dog bite cases throughout the area. Their attorneys emphasize California’s strict liability laws which hold dog owners liable for injuries regardless of their knowledge of the dog’s aggressive tendencies. The firm handles cases involving puncture wounds, scarring, nerve damage, infections, broken bones, and emotional trauma from dog attacks. They guide clients through essential post-bite steps including seeking medical attention, reporting the incident, gathering information, taking photos, and avoiding premature settlement discussions. The attorneys pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and future medical needs such as plastic surgery for scarring. They address common challenges in dog bite cases, including proving ownership, determining liability, and meeting California’s two-year statute of limitations. Working on contingency with free consultations at (949) 323-4890, Marcereau Law Group helps identify dog owners’ homeowners insurance coverage while building strong cases through thorough documentation of injuries, circumstances, and financial impacts of the attack.
Douglass F. Noland founded Noland Law Firm, LLC at 34 Westwoods Drive, Liberty, Missouri 64068, combining sophisticated legal practice with personalized attention for dog bite victims throughout Kansas City. Their attorneys understand that children between ages five and nine face the highest risk of dog bite injuries, requiring specialized representation to establish liability under Missouri’s common law negligence standard. The firm expertly handles cases involving the “one bite rule,” helping victims prove that owners knew of their dog’s dangerous propensities or failed to take reasonable preventative measures. With no caps on recoverable damages in Missouri dog bite claims, their attorneys maximize compensation for both economic losses like medical expenses and non-economic damages including pain and suffering. Working on a contingency fee basis, the firm conducts thorough investigations, gathering crucial evidence from animal control records and witness statements to build compelling cases against negligent owners and their insurance companies. Call 816-781-5055 for a free consultation to discuss your dog bite case with their experienced team.
Josh Wood founded Wood Injury Law with offices at 2509 S. Power Rd. Ste. 103, Mesa, AZ 85209 and 4801 Lang Avenue NE, Suite 110, Albuquerque, NM 87109, specializing in dog bite cases across both states. His firm highlights the surprising frequency of dog attacks, noting that 1 in 73 Americans will be bitten by a dog – comparable to car accident odds of 1 in 63. The practice provides expert guidance through the distinct legal frameworks in Arizona, which follows strict liability standards, and New Mexico, which applies the “one bite rule” for determining owner responsibility. Their attorneys help clients document and pursue compensation for common dog bite injuries including scratches, puncture wounds, broken bones, nerve damage, and severe infections that affect nearly 1,000 people daily in emergency departments nationwide. The firm handles cases occurring in various settings, from private residences to public parks and greenway trails, conducting thorough investigations to establish liability. Call 480-576-6147 for a free consultation with attorneys who understand the lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts of dog bite incidents.
Sussman & Simcox operates from their Gaithersburg office at 257 Market St W, Suite 100, where attorneys Howard Simcox Jr. and Karen Sussman provide specialized representation for dog bite victims throughout Maryland. With over 40 years of combined experience, their legal team handles cases involving puncture wounds, lacerations, broken bones, nerve damage, scarring, and infection complications following animal attacks. The attorneys navigate Maryland’s strict liability dog bite laws, which hold owners responsible regardless of prior knowledge of aggression when the dog is “running at large.” For attacks by contained dogs, they build negligence cases focused on owner knowledge of dangerous propensities. Sussman & Simcox conducts thorough investigations, consults with medical experts, and pursues comprehensive compensation for medical expenses, reconstructive surgery, lost wages, pain and suffering, and psychological trauma. They offer free consultations for injured victims at 301-840-0404 or through their online contact form.
Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., operates from 2960 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, specializing in dog bite cases throughout California. The firm highlights that California had the highest number of dog bite claims nationwide in 2018 (2,166) with the highest average cost per claim at $45,543, totaling over $98.6 million. They explain that California follows strict liability under Section 3342, making dog owners liable for bite damages regardless of the animal’s previous behavior. Arash Law details common dog bite injuries including lacerations, scarring, disfigurement, PTSD, and nerve damage, noting that homeowners insurance settlements for these cases averaged over $32,000 in 2014. Their attorneys advise victims to protect themselves during an attack, immediately wash wounds, seek medical attention, and report the incident. With offices throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, they offer free consultations for dog bite victims at (888) 488-1391, operating on a contingency fee basis.
Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer operates from 16521 S 106th Ct, Orland Park, IL 60467, representing dog bite victims throughout the Chicago area. Their experienced attorneys understand Illinois strict liability laws, which hold dog owners legally responsible for injuries their pets cause, regardless of the animal’s past behavior or history. The firm guides clients through the claims process, typically filed against the dog owner’s insurance company. Their comprehensive approach includes documenting injuries, reporting incidents to authorities, gathering witness information, and building strong cases for fair compensation. The legal team pursues damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring and disfigurement, lost wages, and future medical needs such as reconstructive surgery. They recognize that dog bites can lead to serious complications including infections, nerve damage, and psychological trauma, particularly in children and elderly victims. The attorneys advise clients on recognizing warning signs of potential dog attacks and staying vigilant around unleashed animals. For a free consultation with an Orland Park dog bite lawyer, contact them at (708) 460-9300.
MCV Law operates from their Syracuse office at 511 East Fayette Street, with additional locations in Auburn and Chittenango, NY. Their experienced dog bite lawyers have represented numerous victims throughout Central New York, securing substantial monetary settlements for injuries ranging from lacerations and puncture wounds to nerve damage and permanent scarring. The firm understands New York State’s complex dog bite laws, which can make it difficult for victims to win fair compensation even in cases where owners are clearly at fault. Their comprehensive approach includes meeting crucial legal deadlines, compiling evidence, investigating the dog’s history of vicious incidents, interviewing eyewitnesses, and standing up to insurance companies that attempt to minimize claims or shift blame onto victims. MCV Law uniquely identifies opportunities for clients to win benefits across multiple areas of law—for instance, securing both personal injury compensation and workers’ compensation benefits for on-the-job dog attacks. They offer free initial consultations and work on a contingency basis, charging no fees until clients receive compensation. Contact them at 315-471-1664.
Greg Hill & Associates offers experienced representation for dog bite victims from their Torrance office at 22850 Crenshaw Blvd #200. Their attorneys handle both civil and criminal aspects of dog attack cases, explaining that under California Penal Code §399(b), dog owners can face criminal charges when their animals cause serious bodily injury to humans. The firm references the People v. Armando Gonzalez Flores case, which established that dog owners who receive warnings about their animal’s dangerous behavior yet fail to properly secure them can face criminal liability for subsequent attacks. Their legal team helps clients understand that “mischievous propensities” in dogs refers to characteristics posing natural risks to others, with owner liability extending to situations where they fail to exercise ordinary care in restraining their pets. The attorneys handle various dog bite scenarios, assisting victims with collecting evidence, documenting injuries, and pursuing compensation while also navigating any criminal proceedings against negligent owners. They offer free consultations in English and Spanish at 310-782-2500.
