Are you choosing a personal injury lawyer to help you pursue serious accident injury compensation? It’s a choice that could impact your entire life including your finances, legal situation, and emotional wellness in the wake of the accident. Your focus should be on healing from your injuries and recovering as fully as possible. To help […]
Most people have heard of personal injury lawyers. Still, many don’t know what these types of lawyers actually do, when to call them, or how they can benefit from their services. To put it simply, personal injury lawyers help a wide range of victims who have been injured, usually as the result of someone else’s […]
More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. And while anybody can be the victim of a dog attack, a recent study conducted by a California hospital shows that young children are most at risk—particularly children between the ages of 1 and 5. Unfortunately, children get bitten more often than adults, and […]
Imagine being attacked by two pit bulls while walking your dog in a California neighborhood. This was a terrifying real-life situation for one of our clients at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers. While taking her dog out for a walk, two off-leash pit pulls came toward her. Because she could sense that they were aggressive […]
Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be able to address your inquiry in more detail. Dogs are […]
Defenses That Could Come Up in Your California Dog Bite Case In California, victims of dog bites can file a personal injury claim or file a lawsuit against the owner of the dog to recover compensation for their injuries. In fact, California has the strictest dog bite case law compared to other states. Where these […]
Dog sitters and walkers are a huge help to millions of pet owners. These pet sitting services have seen an enormous 68% increase in use over the past 30 years! At the same time though, who is liable for a dog bite if that dog is in the care of a dog sitter? California has […]
A dog bite is a traumatic experience, especially if you’re attacked on the street by a stray dog. Out of nowhere, an animal attacks you and leaves you scared and bleeding. After you get medical attention for your bite, you’ll be wondering how to hold the right person responsible for what happened to you. This […]
Did you know dogs bite more than 20,000 people in Los Angeles County every year? Plus, there are hundreds of thousands of other bites across California and the U.S. These dog bites are painful, costly, and traumatic for victims. Although many effects of a dog bite are immediate, like the jagged lacerations that come from […]
Who Is Liable for a Dog Bite Injury in California? Being attacked by a dog and suffering a resulting injury due to a dog bite is a traumatizing, painful experience. Dogs are powerful animals, and when they bite, they can inflict serious damage to the body. The vast majority of animal bites that occur in […]