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Have you been injured as the result of a dog bite? Contact a California personal injury lawyer at The Reeves Law Group for a free consultation. The Reeves Law Group has successfully represented thousands of accident victims and obtained exceptional results in a wide variety of serious and catastrophic injury cases.


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Vicious Dog Attack Attorney Serving Los Angeles

In the United States, dogs bite some 5 million people every year. One out of every six dog bites is serious enough to require medical attention. Among children, dog bites are the fifth leading cause of emergency room visits. While death from a dog bite is not common, it can happen. In 2007, 33 deaths were reported from dog bites.

Most dog bite victims are family or friends of the dog owner. While a dog bite is always frightening, at least these victims are able to determine whether the dog is healthy. When a strange dog bites, the full horror of the attack can be devastating, both emotionally and physically.

Some dog bites leave victims with lasting scars and disabilities. Owners of dogs in Los Angeles County have a responsibility to keep their dogs restrained, particularly if they are likely to pose a danger to others. If a dog owner fails to restrain a dog and you receive a dog bite, you should consult with a Dog Bite Lawyer who serves Los Angeles to discuss your legal rights.


Protecting Your Rights after a Dog Bite in Los Angeles

After suffering a dog bite, the victim is likely to feel vulnerable and frightened. Even so, taking certain steps promptly after an attack will help preserve the victim's legal rights.

The dog bite victim's immediate response should be to seek medical help. Even if the injury from the dog bite appears minor, it can become worse if left untreated. To avoid infection or other medical complications from a dog bite, see a doctor or other medical professional as soon as possible after a dog attack.

The victim's next steps should include:

  • Identify the dog and its owner. Notify the dog's owner immediately of the dog attack so that the owner can restrain the dog and prevent a second attack. The dog's owner may also need to submit an insurance claim.
  • Report the dog bite. Report the dog bite to the local animal control authority and police department.
  • Gather and preserve evidence of the dog bite. If witnesses saw the dog attack, get their names and contact information. Take photos of the dog bite injury, both before and after getting medical treatment. Also, take pictures of the location where the dog bite occurred. Save any torn or dirtied clothing worn during the dog attack. This evidence could help a dog attack attorney serving Los Angeles leverage your case, if you decide to go to court.
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Choosing a Dog Bite Lawyer Serving Los Angeles

When someone suffers a dog bite or dog attack, the victim should promptly seek the advice of an experienced dog bite lawyer. The Reeves Law Group has a proven record of more than 20 years of zealous advocacy on behalf of personal injury and dog bite victims.We always have a Los Angeles Dog Bite Lawyer waiting to take your case. To find out more about your legal rights after a dog bite, call us for a free consultation at (213) 271-9318 or e-mail us.

The Reeves Law Group
515 South Flower Street, 36th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 271-9318
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Dog Bite Lawsuits in Los Angeles

A serious dog bite can be costly for the victim. Insurance estimates say that dog bites cost their victims a total of $1 billion to $2 billion every year. The costs of medical treatment, alone, add up quickly.

California is unlike most other states in its law on dog bites. Many states have a "one bite" rule. This means that a dog owner is responsible for compensating a dog bite victim only if the owner knew the dog was dangerous. The usual proof of this is a prior attack by the same dog.

In California, a dog owner is responsible even for the first dog bite. The dog bite victim's attorney must be able to prove that:

  • The person accused is the dog's actual owner.
  • The victim was attacked while on public property or while lawfully on private property.
  • The victim suffered a dog bite during the dog attack.
  • The dog bite resulted in injury to the victim.

Once a victim is able to prove that the dog owner was legally responsible for the dog attack, the victim is then entitled to recover monetary damages from the owner. Typically, damages include compensation for the victim's:

  • Medical bills (both past and future).
  • Lost income.
  • Pain and suffering.
  • Medical monitoring.
  • Loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Lifetime care costs.

In some cases, the victim might also be entitled to punitive damages. These are allowed only when the dog owner engaged in particularly egregious conduct. One example might be if the dog owner deliberately set the dog to attack the dog bite victim. It is very important to contact a Dog Bite Lawyer serving Los Angeles as soon as possible after an attack.

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  1. Our Winning Record

    Our case results on the left of this page are only a few in the $100,000.00 to Multi-Million dollar range. We have actually won hundreds of cases in that range.

    These results do not guarantee the outcome of your case, but they show our ability to produce them in a variety of cases. Every year we win numerous significant results and many millions of dollars for our clients.

  2. Our Financial Resources

    Personal injury cases can require large sums of money. As an example, a brain injury case can cost in excess of $100,000.00 to prosecute.

    In one case alone we invested $250,000.00. Few lawyers have these resources. Lawyers who don't have adequate finances may be pressed to settle cases too early, or for less than they are worth.

  3. Our Size

    Because of our firm’s size we can assign multiple lawyers to cases. These lawyers are also backed by a large support staff of legal assistants, administrators, investigators, and retained experts.

    We believe that having trained personnel in sufficient numbers results in better representation and greater outcomes.

  4. Our Concentration On Personal Injury Cases

    Personal injury cases are best handled by lawyers with specialized expertise in the personal injury legal field. Unlike other law firms, we handle accident and personal injury cases only. By concentrating in one area, we have developed a high level of expertise and capability in our field. This has lead to better service and better results for our clients.

  5. Our Technology and State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

    We use top technologies and tools to maximize the efficiency of our work. We have direct access to the top legal databases, specialized software and online resources to perform sophisticated yet quick investigations and technical research. We also use state-of-the-art equipment to conduct highly effective presentations at mediations, arbitrations and trials. All of our cases are also computerized in order to expedite our litigation and case handling functions.

  6. Our Commitment to Our Clients

    Our commitment to our clients is complete. We are passionate about rectifying the wrongdoings that cause our clients’ injuries. Our firm’s operations are designed with various levels of quality controls to ensure that our legal representation is superior and that our clients’ needs and concerns are addressed in a prompt and satisfactory manner. We believe in zealous and aggressive work on behalf of our clients. We are also committed to a positive relationship with our clients and rendering caring and compassionate services.

  7. Our Lawyers and Our Experience

    Our firm has been fighting for the rights of injured victims for over two decades. The combined experience of our legal team spans many more decades. Our lawyers have litigated to successful conclusion thousands of personal injury claims.

    As lawyers, we hold ourselves to the top standards of quality and service and are recognized in the community of lawyers, claims representatives and judges for our professionalism and competence. Our lawyers are backed by a large, well-trained and skilled support staff. We also have at our disposal a large group of superb and trial-tested experts with whom we work to enhance the prosecution of our clients’ cases.

  8. Our Caring and Compassion

    Our gratification derives from providing services that make a difference in the lives of individuals. Throughout the representation of thousands of clients we have seen up-close the adverse impact that serious injuries bring to individuals’ lives and their families. We achieve satisfaction when we produce results that lead to improvements in their lives. Our large staff of legal professionals works actively on helping our clients with their difficulties. We have maintained relationships with some of our clients even after we have resolved their claims, for years in some cases.

  9. Our Home and Hospital Consultations

    We understand the difficulties that many of our clients face due to their injuries. Many cannot travel to our offices due to their serious conditions. When you call us for legal representation, we will offer to visit you personally at your convenience. We will travel to your home, hospital or any other appropriate location to meet with you and commence your representation immediately. We will ensure that your case will not be affected by any delays in representation. For our clients' convenience, we also have multiple meeting locations for conferences, depositions, mediations, and other meetings. We will also endeavor to arrange for transportation, if ever needed, to any of our meeting locations, or to our hub office in Santa Ana, California.

  10. Our "No Fee Unless We Win" Policy

    We provide our legal services on a contingency basis. This means that we will not charge a fee or seek reimbursement for costs advanced unless your case is won. We also provide our clients with a written explanation of the settlement or verdict amounts recovered and their distribution for the clients’ approval prior to their cases being closed.

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