Experienced California Dog Bite Attorneys
If you have received a serious dog bite injury from another person's dog, you need skilled legal representation to protect your rights. At the Law Offices of Barry A. Zimmerman in Auburn, we help dog bite victims get the compensation they need for pain, medical bills and lost wages. We serve clients in Placer County and throughout California.
With extensive experience in personal injury law, our attorneys have helped scores of dog bite victims. Among our successes, we handled one of the largest dog bite cases in Eldorado County history, involving a seven figure settlement for a flute player whose lip bit was bitten by a rottweiler.
If you or your loved one has suffered a serious dog bite, we urge you to seek timely legal representation. There are strict time limits for filing a lawsuit against the person, public entity or company that caused the injury and failure to take prompt legal action could compromise your rights.
Contact us for a free initial consultation.
Owners' Liability
For two decades, our firm has helped hold dog owners accountable when their animals attack. In California, dog owners are liable for injuries inflicted by their dog, even if the dog had no history of biting or the owner had no knowledge of the dog's viciousness.
We handle all types of dog bite cases, including:
- Scars
- Bone fractures
- Lacerations
- Infections such as rabies
- Disfigurement
Your injury may require plastic surgery. Because of the trauma of the experience, you may wish to seek psychological counseling. We can retain medical experts on your behalf to give you a comprehensive financial evaluation of your case.
You can rely on us to pursue all potential sources of compensation, including a homeowner's insurance policy. We have been dealing with insurance companies for more than 20 years, and we can skillfully represent you in negotiations or disputes. If a settlement has been reached, we can negotiate with health insurers so that you retain more of your settlement dollars.
We offer contingency fee pricing, and you will not be charged you until we reach a settlement that you approve or a judgment or verdict is issued in your favor. Unlike other firms, we also offer an initial reduced fee of 25% in most personal injury cases.
