In the State of California, a dog owner is liable for injuries inflicted by his dog upon a human being, even if the owner was not negligent and the dog had never bitten anyone before. Under California dog bite law, a dog owner can be liable to the victim of a dog bite or dog attack even if the dog bite or dog attack did not occur on the dog owner's property. California Civil Code Section California Civil Code section 3342 provides in part:
3342. (a) The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.
If you or a loved one has experienced a dog bite or dog attack, you need an experienced dog bite and dog attack personal injury lawyer that is knowledgeable about California dog bite and dog attack law to enforce your rights.
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