Dogs are a part of everyday life in our homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces. While most are friendly and safe, a dog attack can cause devastating injuries in an instant. If you or your child has been bitten, you may be facing medical bills, scarring, emotional trauma, and time away from work. At Traut Firm, our Santa Ana dog bite attorneys hold negligent owners accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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California law follows a strict liability rule for dog bites: the dog’s owner is automatically responsible for injuries caused by their dog, whether the attack happened in public or on private property. This liability applies even if the dog had no history of aggression or the owner was unaware of any dangerous tendencies. Other potentially responsible parties may include dog sitters or dog walkers who failed to supervise the animal, and kennels, groomers, or dog daycares where the dog was being cared for.
If your injury was caused by lunging, tripping, or another non-bite incident, liability can still apply if negligence is proven, such as violating leash laws or failing to warn about a dangerous dog.
Taking the right steps immediately after an attack can protect both your health and your legal rights:
Dog bites may occur without warning, but often there are underlying causes, including:
Dog attacks can occur anywhere, on sidewalks, in dog parks, at apartment complexes, or even inside stores and businesses.
Dog bites frequently result in severe and lasting harm, including:
The physical and emotional impact of a bite can last a lifetime, making early medical treatment and legal action essential.
While any dog can bite, some breeds are more often associated with serious attacks. Because of this risk, many insurance companies increase premiums or exclude coverage for certain breeds. Regardless of breed, however, the owner remains liable under California law. The following is a list of breeds that may have insurance limitations:
Dog bite victims may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages, such as:
Dog bite cases can be legally complex, especially when insurance companies try to deny or minimize claims. By hiring an experienced attorney, you benefit from:
Gathering evidence, medical records, and witness statements
Even if you lack health insurance, we connect you with providers who will delay billing until your case resolves
Standing up to insurance companies that attempt to shift blame
If necessary, we take your case to court to fight for you
At Traut Firm, we’ve been protecting the rights of injury victims in Orange County since 1978. With decades of trial-tested experience, we know how to build strong cases and secure results. Our firm limits caseloads so each client receives personalized attention during what is often a very difficult time.
You have only two years from the date of the attack to file a dog bite lawsuit in California. Don’t wait to protect your rights. Our Santa Ana dog bite attorneys are ready to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, harmed by unsafe property conditions, or wronged by a negligent attorney, don’t wait to protect your rights. Evidence disappears quickly, and strict time limits apply to every case.
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Not every lawyer delivers the representation clients deserve. When attorneys fail to meet deadlines, provide inadequate advice, mishandle cases, or create conflicts of interest, the consequences can be severe. At Traut Firm, we are among the few firms in Orange County that specialize in legal malpractice litigation. We hold negligent lawyers accountable, helping clients recover damages for the harm caused.
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These cases often involve complex building codes and expert testimony, and we have the experience to prove liability and get justice for you.
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