Attacked and bit by a dog while visiting the home of a friend or acquaintance? Unsuspecting house guests who fall victim to an attack by the homeowner's dog have legal rights.
Dog owners in California are strictly liable for any injuries that their dog inflicts upon humans. A "strict liability" standard means that the dog attack victim does not have to prove that the owner did anything wrong or that the dog had history of attacking or biting others. Instead, the victim only needs to show that the dog resides at the residence where they were attacked and bit.
Whether or not you will pursue a dog bite case against a homeowner depends on the circumstances. The severity of the attack and your relationship with the homeowner are probably your top two concerns. It is best to contact an experienced dog bite lawyer to discuss your options.
Napolin Accident Injury Lawyer has successfully represented dozens of dog bite victims. If you are looking for an Inland Empire Dog Bite Lawyer, consider a free consultation with Alexander Napolin for guidance. All calls are free, confidential, and come with no obligation to move forward with a case.
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By Alexander D. Napolin, Esq., Accident Injury Lawyer, Inland Empire Dog Bite Lawyer at:
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Here is the California Jury Instruction for your information:
CACI No. 463. Dog Bite Statute (Civ. Code, § 3342)—Essential Factual Elements
Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (2017 edition):
[Name of plaintiff] claims that [name of defendant]’s dog
bit [him/her]and that [name of defendant] is responsible for that harm.People
who own dogs can be held responsible for the harm from a dogbite, no matter how
carefully they guard or restrain their dogs.To establish [his/her] claim, [name
of plaintiff] must prove all of thefollowing:
1. That [name of defendant] owned
a dog;
2. That the dog bit [name of plaintiff] while [he/she] was in a
publicplace or lawfully on private property;
3. That [name of plaintiff] was
harmed; and
4. That [name of defendant]’s dog was a substantial factor incausing
[name of plaintiff]’s harm.[[Name of plaintiff] was lawfully on private
property of the owner if [he/she] was performing any duty required by law or
was on the propertyat the invitation, express or implied, of the owner.]
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