If a dog attack has seriously injured you, contact our experienced Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyers for a free case analysis.
We’ve been representing residents of Santa Ana since 1978 and have a 99% success rate. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to pursue even the most complex dog bite cases.
The law offices of Bisnar Chase have specialized in dog bite cases for four decades and have won over $800 million in compensation for our injury clients.
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Santa Ana Dog Bite Statistics
Santa Ana is the second most populous city in Orange County. With more than 324,000 residents the dog population is also high. Santa Ana has beautiful dog parks nearby such as the Central Bark Dog Park where dog owners can relax on benches while their dogs play.
Some of the facts about dog bites make for amazing statistics. It doesn’t seem like it happens very often, but it certainly does.
The Canine Journal reported:
- 4.7 million – dog bites per year, nationally
- 15 – times faster the dog bite rate has risen compared to dog ownership
- 850,000 – dog bites each year that require medical attention
- 3,000 – letter carriers that suffer dog bites every year
As you can see, it’s a fairly common occurrence. Dogs must be kept in check, and when they’re not, the outcome can be devastating.
Dogs can bite for many reasons. One of the most common reasons is because the dog is afraid. If the dog does not experience very much socialization when it is three months or younger then it may view strangers as an automatic threat. This will trigger the dog to defend itself ultimately resolving in an attack.
The most common victims of dog bites are children and senior citizens.
Common Santa Ana Dog Bite Injuries
Sometimes dogs can become aggressive for various reasons, even a dog that has never lashed out before. Dogs can also become aggressive towards other dogs. This can happen at a dog park, at home, or on a walk.
People who are attacked by a dog suffer serious personal injuries and can become permanently disfigured.
Types of injuries that you can sue for a dog bite claim include:
Facial disfigurement: Injury victims can file a claim against a dog owner if they are left with punctured skin from the dog’s teeth. If the skin that has been torn is small this can be healed with scar treatment. Surgery is a possibility for those who are looking to smooth out an obvious scar.
PTSD: After being attacked by a dog, victims may possibly experience post-traumatic stress disorder. The victim may have nightmares or feel great anxiety when spotting a dog in a park. Counseling is strongly suggested for dog bite victims especially for children who have experienced an animal attack.
When a dog bites someone, there are three different types of nerve damage that can result. The types of damage include neurapraxia, axonotmesis, and neurotmesis nerve damage. The most severe of the kinds of nerve damage is neurotmesis. Neurotmesis means that the patient’s injury has led to permanent damage and faces a small chance of recovering.
One of the most important actions to take if you or someone you know was bitten by a dog is to immediately seek medical attention to determine whether the dog has received all the necessary shots.
California's Strict Liability Law
A plaintiff doesn’t need to prove that the dog was dangerous or had a history of biting. CALIFORNIA DOG BITE LAW, CIVIL CODE SECTION 3342.
Proving your Dog Bite Case
- The defendant owned the dog
- The dog bit the plaintiff
- The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises where the dog bite took place
- The dog bite caused the plaintiff injuries
Recovery You Can Gain From Your Santa Ana Injury
These simple pieces of evidence go a long way in your case. Negligent dog owners should not be able to get away with letting their dog attack another human being. You are due just compensation, and we can help you get it.
The compensation you gain will vary due to the number of damages you have obtained as a result of the attack. Compensation that can be recovered in your dog bite injury case can be medical expenses, future medical bills and lost wages.
Providing your Santa Ana Dog Bite Lawyer with evidence such as photographs, witness statements and details of the incident will better help your dog bite case as well.
Filing a Santa Ana Dog Bite Claim
Our dog bite lawyers have been representing Orange County residents for over 40 years. We serve all major cities throughout California with three locations to serve you. LA County, Northern California and Orange County.
A phone call to us regarding your dog bite claim may be the difference in you recovering hundreds or thousands. Your injuries and stress will be evaluated into your potential dog bite case.
The law firm of Bisnar Chase will protect you from beginning to end of case.
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