At Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Fremont, we have a long history of representing the victims of dog bites, and that can include cyclists chased down and attacked. After accidents caused by a dog owner’s carelessness, victims can demand injury support so they can focus on healing and not financial worries. Contact a skilled personal injury lawyer and schedule a free consultation. It’s a no-risk way to determine what your injury is worth and how to hold an at-fault dog owner responsible.
Is a Dog Owner Responsible If I Suffer a Bite While Riding a Bike?
Yes. In most cases. California requires owners to restrain their dogs and keep pets from negatively affecting other Fremont residents. In some states, the history of the dog and whether it’s bitten anyone before can sometimes have an effect on the dog owner’s liability, but not in California.
California follows “strict liability” in dog bite cases. It means that dog owners and their insurance providers can be held liable for most incidents, even if the dog has no record of aggression.
A cyclist who is chased down and bitten by a dog on the loose would be able to seek help from the dog owner as long as a few circumstances weren’t involved.
- The cyclist can’t have been trespassing when bitten.
- The cyclist couldn’t have provoked the dog.
These would be rare situations and insurance adjusters would need hard evidence that either were true. Your Fremont Bicycle Accident Lawyer would fully investigate what happened and collect all evidence necessary to build a strong case. The proof would be included in an insurance claim and would make it much harder for an adjuster to try to blame the rider for the accident or downplay how bad the cyclist’s injuries are.
What If a Dog Knocks Me Down While Riding in Fremont?
Strict liability arguments can only be used when a bite has occurred. Although, a bite can include one that doesn’t break the skin but still does damage.
But dogs can hurt bicyclists in other ways. They may chase a frightened rider into traffic or knock a cyclist down to break an arm on the road surface or suffer brain trauma. In instances that don’t involve a bite, other personal injury laws would be used to hold the dog owner accountable.
Your lawyer works to collect the evidence to show the dog and the dog’s owner were responsible for causing the fall or a crash into a vehicle or tree. The dog owner could then be held financially responsible for medical bills and other hardships the victim suffered.
Finding Support for Fremont Bicyclists Bitten By Dogs
Dog bite victims face long-term recovery plans or they might have to live the rest of their lives with a disability. These victims must receive support from those at fault and their insurance providers for as long as necessary. They should be able to afford the best care and be given the best chance to return to the rides they love.
Your lawyer ensures victims receive support for every hardship they’ve had to endure.
Your Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Fremont representative will make sure support for these and other damages is included in any personal injury accident settlement check:
- Full support for hospital care and physical therapy costs for injured riders
- A lifetime of support for a permanent physical disability
- Travel costs while going to hospital appointments
- Support for the physical pain victims endure
- Support for the emotional trauma victims must suffer through including being unable to ride
- Past and future lost income while you miss work
- Estimates on lost earning capacity from a permanent disability
- Money for a new bike
Contact a Fremont CA Dog Bite Lawyer Today for More Information
If you have suffered a serious dog bite injury while cycling in Alameda County, speak with a Fremont dog bite lawyer to ensure your rights as a victim are protected. The insurance company might try to pin the blame on you or question how badly you are hurt and how much you’ll need in support. This is unacceptable treatment for riders who should be focused on healing.
We are here to provide you with the resources you need to hold a dog owner fully responsible. Please contact our dog bite accident lawyers serving victims of Alameda County for a free case consultation. If you feel we can earn more for your recovery, you won’t need any money to hire us. We don’t get paid unless we win your case, and then our fee comes out of the support an insurance company is forced to pay.