We all know that dogs are prevalent in San Diego. With the revitalization of downtown San Diego, dogs are being concentrated in area in which they were previously unfamiliar. Further, given our city’s population increase and its “dog-friendly” nature, we are exposed to dogs that are more likely to be hazardous.
California is one of the few states that has a dog-bite statute. The statute does away with the idea that a dog owner must have knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities. In other words, you will will liable for your dog’s action even if you, as the owner were not negligent, and the dog had never attacked anyone before.
The victims of serious dog accidents are often times family members, neighbors or a friend of the dog owner. The California dog-bite statute is designed to quicken the claims process by alleviating the need of proving negligence on anyone’s part.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a dog bite in San Diego please call the Law Office of Harold D. Thompson right away to schedule your free case evaluation. (619) 615-0767
