Bakersfield Dog Bite Attorneys
Dog Mauling Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield
Dog bite related injuries and deaths are on the rise. According to an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2010 study, the number of Americans hospitalized for dog bites almost doubled over a 15-year period. Each day, more than 1,000 Americans require emergency medical care to treat dog bite related injuries, reports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In the U.S., it is estimated dog bite victims suffer more than $1 billion in monetary losses annually.
The Bakersfield dog bite attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger know how terrifying it can be to experience a dog bite attack and can help victims recover compensation for expenses related to a dog bite injury. A monetary award can reimburse victims for doctor visits, hospital stays, rehabilitation, and pharmaceuticals. In a personal injury claim, victims may also be able to collect compensation for lost wages due to time away from work, and pain and suffering.
Dangerous Dog Breeds
DogBite.org, a national dog bite victims group, released a report on U.S. dog bite attacks. The report, which covers a three-year period, documents breed information, the location of fatal dog attacks and information regarding victims’ ages. According to the report, of the 88 fatal dog attacks recorded, pit bull type dogs were responsible for 59 percent of the attacks. Pit bulls, whose origins stem from bulldog and terrier breeds, were originally bred in England, Ireland, and Scotland. Pit bulls were primarily bred and imported for pit fighting, which is why many pit bulls are aggressive animals. Other breeds that have been known to attack humans, include:
- Rottweiler
- Chow Chow
- Akita
- Bull Mastiff
- Greyhound
- Malamute
- German Shepherds
- Huskies
- Dalmatian
- Great Dane
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Doberman
- English Sheep Dog
- Shar-Pei.
Experience Counts
When searching for a lawyer to represent you, do not be fooled by glossy advertisements or promises of a specific amount of compensation. Not all personal injury attorneys are the same. Many attorneys practice multiple areas of law and do not have any trial experience. At Estey Bomberger, our award-winning lawyers have more than 70 years collective experience handling complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our skilled lawyers also have proven trial experience representing injured individuals. As proof of our success, we invite you to view our case results posted on our website.
We Work on a Contingency Fee Basis
The Bakersfield dog bite lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger work on a contingency fee basis. When you enter into a contingency fee arrangement, you do not pay any fees until we win compensation for you. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. Â For information regarding your legal rights and options, do not wait to contact one of our Bakersfield dog bite victim attorneys. There is no charge for the consultation and you are under no obligation to retain our services. Call (800) 890-6722 before your opportunity to obtain maximum compensation is denied.