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Animal Attack Attorney
Los Angeles Animal Attack Attorney Services
More than 4 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs on an annual basis and approximately one out of every six bites are serious enough to require medical attention. Owners of dogs, not the breed or the individual dogs, are responsible when bites or attacks occur. If you live in the Los Angeles area and have suffered injuries after being bitten or attacked by a dog or other animal, it is important to know your legal rights
Serious injuries from dog attacks includes:
Bone fractures from dog attacks
Fractures are a common injury resulting from a dog attack. A person who is attacked by a dog may or may not be bitten but can still suffer serious injuries including broken bones or crush injuries. Fractures or crush injuries can result from a variety of situations involving dog attacks including: being knocked to the ground, being propelled into an object when the dog jumps, or by the pressure of a dog's jaws, or being knocked to the ground in an attempt to escape a vicious dog.
Head injuries caused by dog attacks
Head injuries can occur when a dog bite victim is bitten on the head or from hitting their head on an object during the attack. Such injuries are not only serious, but also have complex legal issues which require representation of a competent attorney.
Scarring due to dog bites, dog attacks
Scars caused by dog bites can be very complicated legal cases for both adult and children. Children, because of their size, are particularly susceptible to bites around the head and face. Scarring injuries not only cause physical problems, but also can cause emotional distress, such as trauma and fear.
Parents need to make decisions involving additional medical procedures such as reconstructive or plastic surgery. Scars resulting from a dog bite can be traumatizing for children and adults – i.e., the need for plastic surgery, or facing emotional trauma associated with scars. The medical expenses associated with a dog bite can be extremely costly, especially in the event of a scarring injury. Scars can be a serious, life-long result of a dog bite.
Emotional Trauma
Emotional trauma is a common side effect of a dog attack or dog bite. Sometimes, while physical injuries are beginning to heal, emotional injuries are still looming or are just beginning to surface.
While many adults suffer extreme emotional trauma after a dog attack, children are most vulnerable. They have difficulty understanding the trauma and how it relates to their world. Therefore, after a traumatic event such as a dog bite, children are most susceptible to long-term emotional problems.
Children & teens may have symptoms including, but not limited to fear of separation from parents, crying, excessive clinging, regressive behaviors such as thumb-sucking or wetting the bed, angry outbursts, diminishing school grades, nightmares, psycho-somatic illnesses, substance abuse, and/or anti-social behaviors.
If you or a loved one has suffered an animal attack, and would like to discuss your legal options, call us at (310) 444-0055 to set up a FREE consultation.
Disclaimer: The information on this website is designed solely for general purposes. The information on this page and associated pages are not intended to be legal advice, nor does it create an attorney client relationship. Consult with an attorney before making any legal decision as your individual circumstances may vary. | 
