BITTEN BY A DOG IN LOS ANGELES OR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
Dog Bite Lawyer Serving Los Angeles County & Southern California
A dog attack is terrifying, painful, and life-changing. Under California’s strict liability law, the dog owner is responsible not you. Whether the bite happened at a neighbor’s home, on a public trail, or on a residential street anywhere in Los Angeles County, you deserve a focused advocate who will fight the insurance company so you can focus entirely on healing. At Personal Injury 365, that fight starts now.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DOG BITE ADVOCACY
Your Dedicated Dog Bite Attorney for Los Angeles & Southern California
At Personal Injury 365, Egishe Avetisian does not pass your file to a paralegal or a rotating cast of case managers. From your first call answered directly by your attorney, 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the full resolution of your claim, you have a single point of contact who knows every detail of your case. Dog bite claims in Los Angeles County attract aggressive insurance adjusters who move quickly to minimize what they owe you. The approach here is different: immediate action, relentless advocacy, and a precise command of California Civil Code § 3342, the strict liability statute that holds dog owners legally responsible for bite injuries regardless of the animal’s prior history. Whether your case resolves through skilled negotiation or requires taking a fight all the way to trial, you will have a committed advocate at your side every step of the way. The firm proudly serves clients throughout Southern California in English, Armenian, and Russian.
How I Protect Dog Bite Victims Across Los Angeles
California law is clear: dog owners are legally responsible for the harm their animals cause. But navigating hostile insurance adjusters, contested liability, and mounting medical bills without help is overwhelming. Here is how Personal Injury 365 fights for injured victims across Southern California.
California’s Strict Liability Law
California Civil Code § 3342 holds dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries regardless of whether the dog had ever bitten anyone before. I apply this powerful statute aggressively to build the strongest possible legal foundation for your bodily injury claim from day one.
Identifying All Responsible Parties
Liability for a dog attack does not always stop with the owner. Property managers, landlords, and other custodians of a dangerous animal may share legal responsibility. I conduct a thorough investigation to identify every party whose negligence contributed to your injuries.
Direct Attorney Access
You will not be handed off to a case manager or an assistant. Egishe Avetisian personally manages every detail of your file, ensuring you have a direct line to your attorney throughout the entire process at Personal Injury 365.
Protecting the Most Vulnerable Victims
Dog bites disproportionately injure children, elderly adults, and postal and delivery workers. I advocate fiercely for the most vulnerable victims, ensuring their unique physical trauma, lasting psychological harm, and scarring are fully accounted for in the value of your claim.
Fighting the Insurance Company
Homeowner’s and renter’s insurance companies deploy trained adjusters whose sole goal is to reduce what they pay you. As your Los Angeles personal injury attorney, I provide the relentless advocacy needed to stand up to these corporations and demand the fair outcome you are owed.
Deep Los Angeles County Knowledge
Whether your attack happened near Griffith Park, in a San Gabriel Valley neighborhood, on the Westside, in the South Bay, or anywhere across Los Angeles County, I understand the local courts, local animal control ordinances, and the specific landscape of Southern California personal injury law.
No Upfront Costs
You pay nothing unless I win your case. No hourly rates, no retainer fees. My contingency-based practice means my success is directly tied to yours I only get paid when you do.
Fast 24-Hour Case Evaluation
After a dog attack, time is critical. Animal Control records vanish, witnesses move on, and insurance deadlines approach fast. I review your case within 24 hours so we can begin building your claim before any evidence is lost.
Prepared to Go to Trial
Most dog bite cases resolve before trial. But insurance companies know which attorneys will fight and which ones will fold. Being genuinely trial-ready gives me real leverage at the negotiating table — and that leverage protects you.
Compensation We Fight to Recover for You
A dog attack can alter the course of your life in a single moment. As your Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I am committed to pursuing the full financial compensation you need to address your losses and support your long-term recovery — physically, emotionally, and financially.
Medical Expenses
I fight to recover every dollar spent on your medical care. This includes your emergency room visit, hospital stay, wound treatment, rabies or infection prevention, reconstructive surgery, and any ongoing physical therapy or psychological counseling your recovery requires.
Lost Wages & Income
If your injuries have kept you from working, your income should not suffer because of someone else’s negligent animal. I advocate for your lost wages and, where the evidence supports it, your future loss of earning capacity if you are unable to return to your job.
Pain and Suffering
Insurance adjusters routinely ignore the emotional and physical toll of a violent animal attack. I ensure your claim fully reflects the physical pain, mental anguish, post-traumatic stress, and loss of enjoyment of life that the attack has caused you and your family.
Scarring & Disfigurement
Dog bites frequently leave permanent scars — especially on the face, neck, arms, and hands. I fight to ensure that the lasting, visible impact of your injuries is reflected in the full and fair value of your claim.
Dog Bite Injury FAQ
Get clear, honest answers to your most important questions after a dog attack in Los Angeles or Southern California. If your question is not listed here, call for a free, no-obligation case review.
Your health is the immediate priority. Seek medical attention right away, even if the wound appears minor — dog bites carry a serious risk of infection and disease. Photograph your injuries, the location of the attack, and the dog if you can do so safely. Collect the owner’s name, contact information, and homeowner’s or renter’s insurance details. File a report with Los Angeles County Animal Control to create an official record of the incident. Before you speak with any insurance adjuster representing the dog owner, contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney to protect your rights from the very start.
California operates under a strict liability rule for dog bites, codified in Civil Code § 3342. This means the owner is legally responsible for your bodily injuries regardless of whether the dog had ever shown aggression before and regardless of whether the owner had any prior knowledge of a dangerous tendency. You do not need to prove negligence the law is already on your side. I apply this statute precisely and aggressively to establish the legal foundation of your claim from the outset.
An off-leash violation strengthens your position. Los Angeles County enforces leash laws requiring dogs to remain under the owner’s physical control in public spaces. If the dog was running loose in violation of a local ordinance at the time of the attack, that violation is direct evidence of the owner’s negligence — which can be used in addition to the strict liability protections California law already provides you. I investigate every circumstance of the attack, including ordinance violations, to identify every legal angle available to maximize your claim.
Under California’s statute of limitations for personal injury — California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 — you generally have two years from the date of the attack to file a lawsuit. However, certain factors, such as the victim’s age or the involvement of a government entity, can shorten this deadline significantly. Do not wait to find out. Animal Control records, witness memories, and medical documentation fade quickly. Contact me as soon as possible so we can preserve the evidence needed to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
Absolutely. At Personal Injury 365, I operate on a strict No Win, No Fee guarantee. You will never pay an hourly rate, a retainer, or any upfront legal costs of any kind. I only receive payment if I successfully recover compensation for you. This means you can pursue your full legal rights against the dog owner and their insurance company without putting any additional financial pressure on you or your family.
The provocation defense is a high bar for dog owners to clear under California law, and it is routinely raised in bad faith by insurance adjusters. Simply approaching a dog, making eye contact, or being in the animal’s general space does not constitute legal provocation. I thoroughly examine all facts surrounding the attack and build a direct, evidence-based response to counter any provocation argument the insurance company attempts to raise on the owner’s behalf.
Yes, in most circumstances. California’s strict liability statute applies whether the attack occurred in a public space or on private property, as long as you were lawfully present at the time. If you were a guest, a delivery worker, a postal employee, a contractor, or any other person with a legal right to be on the property, the dog owner’s strict liability under Civil Code § 3342 still applies fully. I evaluate every specific fact of your case to confirm every applicable avenue for pursuing the compensation you deserve.
No — and this is one of the most important decisions you will make after an attack. Insurance adjusters who represent dog owners are trained to minimize what the company pays out. They may contact you within days of the attack, ask for a recorded statement, or present a quick initial settlement offer designed to close your claim before you understand the true extent of your injuries. Anything you say can be used against your own claim. Before you speak with any adjuster, call me for a free case review. I handle all communications on your behalf so you can focus entirely on your recovery.
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A dog attack changes everything. Do not face the insurance company on your own. Contact Personal Injury 365 today for a free, zero-obligation case review. I am ready to listen to your story, answer your questions honestly, and begin building the strongest possible claim on your behalf.