Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyer

Have you been injured in an accident caused by 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.

Santa Ana Dog Attack Lawyer

Dog bites remain surprisingly common, even though most cities and towns have leash and fence laws. In fact, two percent of all Americans will suffer a dog bite this year.

Of course, some of those dog bites are on dog owners by their own pets. But the victim of an attack by someone else's dog may suffer more than just a dog bite. Dog attacks can be vicious, even deadly. Dog bite victims can suffer physical injuries and emotional trauma. On top of all that is the possibility that the dog might have rabies or other diseases. The toll on victims of dog attacks can be overwhelming. A Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyer can help you receive compensation for any injuries you may have received


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What Should You Do After a Santa Ana Dog Bite?

Cities and towns in Orange County require dog owners to keep their dogs tied up or enclosed by fences. Sometimes a pet owner ignores the law or a pet escapes its confines. Either way, dog owners are responsible for the consequences when their dogs bite others.

After a dog attack, the victim's first priority should be to seek medical care. Some dog bite victims are seriously maimed. They will need no prompting to persuade them to see a doctor. But even victims whose skin is barely pierced by the dog's teeth or claws should see a doctor. Dogs' mouths contain bacteria, which can be passed on to dog bite victims. To prevent infection and other disease from developing, the victim should seek the help of a medical professional.

The victim's next priority should be to protect legal options. Santa Ana dog bite victims are entitled by law to be compensated for their injuries. Victims can best preserve their rights by doing the following as soon as possible after the attack:

  • Identify the dog and locate its owner. Dog owners need to be told that their dog has attacked while loose so that they can restrain the dog and keep it from injuring others. They also will need this information so that they can inform their insurers that their dog has bitten someone.
  • Notify local authorities of the dog attack. Notify both the animal control authority and the police department about the dog bite so that they can make a report and follow up with the dog's owner.
  • Preserve evidence of the dog bite event. If anyone else saw the dog attack, the victim should get their names and contact information. A dog bite lawyer will use this information to contact them later on. Take pictures of the dog bite, both before and after any blood, torn clothing or other evidence is removed. Also take pictures of the victim's wounds before and after medical care is provided. Save torn clothing as evidence. Evidence can be of great aid to you should you seek out a Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyer.

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  • For your convenience we offer:
  1. Home and hospital visits.
  2. Night and weekend appointments.
  3. No charge unless we win your case.
  4. Help with medical attention.
  5. Transportation arrangements.
  6. We will also treat you with courtesy, compassion and respect.

We have 2 convenient locations serving all of Orange County. The Central Orange County office covers Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Orange, Buena Park, Huntington Beach, La Habra, Stanton and Cerritos. The South Orange County office covers Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Santa Margarita.


Legal Rights of Santa Ana Dog Bite Victims

California law makes the owner responsible for any harm done when a dog bites someone, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. In a court of law, however, the victim will want the help of a Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyer to prove the four elements of a dog bite claim. They are:

  • That the person being sued is the dog's owner.
  • That the dog attack occurred while the victim was on public property or was lawfully on private property.
  • That the dog bit the victim.
  • That the dog attack injured the victim.

After the victim has established these elements, the judge or jury may award monetary damages as compensation. What sorts of damages might a dog-bite victim claim? This will depend on the circumstances of the attack and the severity of the injury. Generally, the victim is entitled to compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses.
  • Lost income.
  • Pain and suffering.
  • Loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Life care assistance expenses.
  • Wrongful death.

Punitive damages may also be awarded in extreme circumstances. One example would be if the dog's owner ordered the dog to attack without a lawful reason, such as self defense.

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Selecting a Dog Bite Attorney in Santa Ana

Dog attacks are almost always frightening and emotionally traumatic. They can leave the dog bite victim with scars and permanent disabilities. In some of the worst cases, dog attacks can even kill. When a dog bites, the dog's owner is legally responsible. That is where the services of a reputable Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyer come in.

The Reeves Law Group has been representing personal injury victims in Santa Ana and throughout California for more than two decades. The firm has an established record of success on behalf of thousands of clients. Our Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyer have the knowledge and experience to represent you zealously in your dog bite claim. Please call us for a free consultation at (800) 644-8000 or e-mail us.

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10 Reasons to ChooseThe Reeves Law Group

  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.

    Every year we win many significant cases, and every year we win many millions of dollars for our clients.

  2. Our Financial Resources

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

    In a recent trial we invested $250,000.00. That was for just one case!

    Few lawyers have these resources. Lawyers who do not have the same 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 paralegals, legal assistants, administrators and investigators.

    We believe that working harder on cases results in better representation and greater results.

  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 twenty-three satellite office locations to facilitate meetings, depositions, and conferences with our clients. We will also arrange for transportation, if ever needed, to any of our satellite offices or our central 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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