Animal Attack Attorney – Sodhi Law Group Modesto
Thousands of people are bitten or attacked by animals every year. Different states handle animal attack cases in different ways. Some states are “negligence” states, meaning a jury would have to find that the animal attack was due to the owners negligence. California is a “strict liability” state. That means it does not matter who is at fault, the owner is liable for damages done by the pet.
Pet owners are not the only ones who can be held responsible. There are multiple other cases where someone other than an animal owner can also be held responsible. Such as property owners. If someone allows an animal on their land that causes injury they can be liable. In many states if a person is under 18 and is the owner of the animal, the parents of that minor can be held liable. If a landlord knew of a tenant that has a potentially dangerous animal they too can be held liable for and animal attack.
If the person involved in the animal attack was bitten while trespassing or was not in a public place when the bite occurred, they can not collect damages. For instance, if the owner of the animal took every precaution to keep the pet from being able to cause harm. Yet, the injured person did not heed warning from the owner resulting in the animal attack the owner may not be held responsible.
When bitten or involved in an animal attack, always first seek medical attention. Document everything possible that may help your claim. Take pictures of the place the incident occured and get all contact information to any possible witnesses. Any small details can make the biggest difference. Lastly pursuit a good lawyer. One that specializes in Animal attacks. As long as the person involved was in a public place or lawfully in a private place, they can file suit for:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost Wages
- Medical Expenses
- Property Damages
- Punitive Damages(mostly in severe negligence cases)
How do you know what you would be entitled to if involved in an animal attack? There are too many factors to know exactly. It is different for every single case. One of the most important reasons to get a reputable lawyer who knows how to handle these cases. Get the best representation to get the best compensation possible.
The Sodhi Law Group is a highly successful law firm located in Modesto, California. We specialize in Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Contracts and Transactions, and many other legal services. Jak Sodhi, Ameet Birring, and their team of professionals offer more than 20-plus years of legal experience, and over 90% successful court cases since 1999*.
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