A dog attack can leave puncture wounds, hand damage, scarring, and a difficult recovery. Weiss Attorneys helps people injured by dogs in Simi Valley identify the owner, document the attack, and pursue available insurance. Our office is in Sherman Oaks, and we offer virtual consultations.
What to do after a dog bite
- Get medical care promptly. Follow treatment instructions and keep records of antibiotics, wound care, surgery, or therapy.
- Photograph the injury over time and preserve torn clothing or damaged property.
- Record the address, the dog’s description, the owner’s contact information, and witness names.
- Keep any animal control report, medical bills, missed-work records, and messages about the incident.
Who is responsible?
California dog-bite cases often focus on the dog’s owner and where the bite occurred. Other facts, including control of the property and a person’s conduct, may also require review. We investigate ownership, the circumstances of the attack, and available insurance before identifying a claim. An attack at a rental property may require a separate look at what a landlord knew and controlled.
Evidence and damages
Early photographs help show the wound before it heals. Medical records show treatment and any lasting symptoms. Hand injuries may interfere with work and ordinary tasks; visible scars may require long-term care. We document wage loss, expenses, and the practical effects of the injury, then assess the evidence supporting the claim.
Questions after an attack
Do I need to know whether the dog bit someone before?
Prior incidents are one fact we investigate. Do not delay reporting an attack while trying to find a prior complaint.
What if I knew the owner?
Tell us the relationship and the setting. We will explain how a claim and any available insurance would be evaluated.
What if no one saw the bite?
Photos, prompt medical records, reports, messages, and the scene may help establish what happened.
Request a consultation
Call (213) 583-0977 or book a free consultation. Share the location, the owner’s information, and the medical care received. Review our injury practice areas for related matters.
