• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About the Firm
    • Frank Nunes
    • Our Team
    • In The Community
  • Why Choose Us
    • Why Choose Nunes Law?
    • Client Testimonials
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
      • Car Accident
      • Drunk Driving Accident
      • Truck Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accident
      • Uninsured Motorist Claims
      • Underinsured Motorist Claims
      • Bicycle Accident
      • Premises Liability and Slips and Falls
      • Dangerous and Defective Products
      • Burn Injuries
      • Electrocution Injuries
      • Wrongful Death
      • Dog Bite
      • Pedestrian Accident
      • Brain Injury
    • Business and Agriculture
      • Agricultural Law
      • Business Litigation
      • Business Debt Collection
  • Free Resources
    • Videos
    • Accidents & Injury FAQs
    • Forms, Phone Numbers & Links
  • News
  • Contact Us

Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes

Fresno, California Attorney

Schedule a Consultation Call Us: (559) 436-0850

Call
Contact
News
  • Home
  • About the Firm
    • Frank Nunes
    • Our Team
    • In The Community
  • Why Choose Us
    • Why Choose Nunes Law?
    • Client Testimonials
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
      • Car Accident
      • Drunk Driving Accident
      • Truck Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accident
      • Uninsured Motorist Claims
      • Underinsured Motorist Claims
      • Bicycle Accident
      • Premises Liability and Slips and Falls
      • Dangerous and Defective Products
      • Burn Injuries
      • Electrocution Injuries
      • Wrongful Death
      • Dog Bite
      • Pedestrian Accident
      • Brain Injury
    • Business and Agriculture
      • Agricultural Law
      • Business Litigation
      • Business Debt Collection
  • Free Resources
    • Videos
    • Accidents & Injury FAQs
    • Forms, Phone Numbers & Links
  • News
  • Contact Us

Dog Bite Attorneys in Fresno, California

Since 2007, our dog bite lawyers in Fresno, California have been protecting the rights of personal injury victims inside and outside the courtroom, so they have the tools and resources they need to pursue the best financial outcome for their unique claims.

Before founding our Fresno dog bite law firm, Frank Nunes, was employed as in-house counsel for a leading national insurance company where he gained the intimate knowledge necessary to pursue personal injury claims to achieve maximum success for our clients.

Our customized approach to pursuing personal injury cases allows us to propose real-time legal solutions for our Fresno County residents when they have suffered a dog bite or attack caused by a pet owner’s negligence.

How May Dog Bites Occur in the United States Each Year?

Over five million people suffer from dog bite injuries each year, which is the equivalent of one dog bite every 75 seconds, every day.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that nearly one million dog bite injury victims require medical attention annually, and another nearly 335,000 must be admitted to a hospital because of their injuries over the same period.

What are the Most Common Dog Bite Injuries in Fresno, California?

Dog bite injuries are unique to each person who suffers from them, as the type of dog and the circumstances surrounding the attack will differ.

Some of the most common dog bite injuries may include, but are not limited to:

  • Torn muscles, tendons, and skin
  • Broken or crushed bones
  • Facial injuries
  • Head and neck injuries
  • Mobility problems
  • Nerve damage
  • Puncture wounds
  • Rabies and other serious infections
  • Scarring and disfigurement

When our dog bite attorneys in Fresno pursue compensation for our clients’ injuries, we explain their legal options and why settlement amounts differ based on their medical care, lost wages, or other expenses required to treat each victim.

For instance, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that over 28,000 reconstructive surgery procedures were performed over a single year because of dog bite injuries. When our clients require long-term or repetitive surgeries to get their quality of life back, our recovery demands will match their unique personal injury circumstances.

What are the Average Costs Associated with Dog Bites in Fresno, California?

The cost of each person’s dog bite injuries in California will differ.

However, hospital stays near $20,000 for dog bite injuries, which is approximately fifty percent higher than average injury stays.

Since over half of all dog bites in California and throughout the United States occur on the dog owner’s property, the animal’s homeowners’ insurance policy will be the target of our financial recovery pursuit.

Dog bite injuries are part of California’s premises liability laws, which makes property owners responsible for making reasonable efforts to maintain a safe environment for visitors, which includes protecting them from their pets.

Last year alone, these policies paid nearly $700 million in liability claims related to dog bites.

What are the Legal Statutes for Dog Bites in California?

Our California dog bite statute clearly states that the owner of any dog is liable for damages if the person bitten was lawfully in a private place — including as a guest on someone’s property — or in a public place when the bite occurred.

For homeowners, our strict liability law says that even if the dog owner had no knowledge their dog would act aggressively, he or she cannot avoid liability for a dog bite and is still responsible for the damages that result.

When the dog owner is not a homeowner, but a tenant, the injured party must show the landlord knew or should have known about the tenant’s dog’s vicious tendencies, usually through prior bites, or the rental agreement that includes a pet clause. If the dog is owned by the landlord, the same homeowner’s statute applies, and he or she may be pursued for their negligence.

While the laws are clear, nearly 80% of all dog bites occur from interactions with a family member or friend’s pet. While we never recommend personal injury victims handle their cases on their own, we understand that personal relationships can make it even more difficult to pursue financial compensation from someone they know.

Our dog bite attorneys in Fresno will take the lead in pursuing your personal injury claim and communicate directly with the insurance company to pursue your claim without your direct involvement.

Contact Our Dog Bite Attorneys in Fresno, California Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

If you have been bitten by a dog and suffered injuries that required medical care or time away from work, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys in Fresno, CA today by calling 559-436-0850 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

Primary Sidebar

Contact Us

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Auto AccidentsTruck AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsUninsured Motorist ClaimsUnderinsured Motorist ClaimsPedestrian and Bicycle AccidentsPremises Liability Slips, Trips and FallsDangerous and Defective ProductsBurn InjuriesElectrocution InjuriesWrongful DeathDog Bites
Business & Agriculture Law
Agricultural LawBusiness LitigationCollections

How Can I Help?
  • Have You Been Injured in a Car Accident?
  • What Should I Expect to Happen in an Injury Case?
  • Have You lost the Ability to Use Your Car or Travel to Work Due to a Car Accident?
  • When Should I Report my Accident to the DMV?
  • Have You Been Injured by a Semi-Trailer or Other Commercial Truck?
  • Why Is my Car Accident Case Taking so Long to Settle?
  • Why Is the insurance Adjuster Asking for my Social Security Number?
  • Who Can Attend a Deposition?
  • Why Do Insurance Companies Hire Private Investigators?
  • How will the Settlement Check(s) Be Issued?
  • Should You Disclose Your Insurance Policy Limits to the Other Party?
  • What if the At-Fault Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance?
  • Will my Insurance Rates Increase if I Make an Uninsured Motorist Claim?
  • Have You Been Injured Due to a Slip, Trip, or Fall?
  • Have You Been Injured on Another Property Owner's Premises?
  • Have You Been Injured in a Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Accident?
  • Have You Been Injured While Riding a Bicycle in Traffic?
  • Have You Been Injured by a Dangerous or Defective Product?
  • Have You Been Injured with a First to Third Degree Burn?
  • Have You Been Injured by an Electrocution Due to Another's Carlessness?
  • Have You Experienced the Wrongful Death of a Loved One or Family Member?
  • Have You Sustained Injuries Due to a Dog Bite?

Resources

  • Video Quick Help
  • Accidents & Injury FAQs
  • Forms, Phone Numbers & Links

Recent News

  • You Should Talk to an Attorney Before Signing a Release from an Insurance Adjuster

    You Should Talk to an Attorney Before Signing a Release from an Insurance Adjuster

    March 10, 2018
  • Why are you getting sued when the other driver was at fault?

    Why are you getting sued when the other driver was at fault?

    February 13, 2018
  • Can a child file a lawsuit on their own?

    Can a child file a lawsuit on their own?

    December 19, 2017

View All Recent News

Testimonials

My job starts when I leave home...Two cars hit me head on... Out of all the attorneys on Youtube, Frank M. Nunes at Nunes Law stood out... Frank told me that after meeting he thought that he could help me with my case... Frank helped me get a workers' comp attorney...Frank worked with my worker's comp attorney...Frank worked hard on my case. He took the time to explain everything to me. Frank really got my case going. He got results. He settled out of court. I was very satisfied with the settlement. Frank did a fantastic job. Thank you, Frank... – Jerry B.

Read More

My daughter and I were looking for an attorney after being involved in a car accident. After reading many exceptional reviews about The Law Office of Frank M. Nunes, we contacted them. We went to an interview and were very impressed. We would suggest that if you are looking for an attorney who is honest, straight-forward, and very personable, who will get the most for your injuries, then look no further. Frank Nunes is the attorney for you!....– Shirley H.

Read More

I have worked with a number of attorneys over my 73 years. When I found myself a victim of a rear end auto accident and with Insurance Companies giving me the good old run around....– Gerald

Read More

We were looking for a lawyer for a lawsuit against a woman who hit me with her car. … Frank was able to collect from her insurance and our insurance, which was very helpful for us...– Sharon J.

Read More

[Frank Nunes] came highly recommended by an insurance company employee who knew [him]. Mr. Nunes is very knowledgeable about the field of auto accidents; he is very practical and pragmatic.... – Susan H.

Read More

We were looking for a lawyer because we had a serious car accident and when we met Frank Nunes we felt comfortable and we knew he was trust worthy. We would recommend Frank Nunes in a heart beat.... – Guadalupe C.

Read More

You are the best! [You are] trustworthy and so helpful. You answered all of my questions and kept me in the loop with my case.... – Stormie W.

Read More

View All Client Testimonials

Footer

Contact info

Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes, Inc.
Fresno Personal Injury Lawyer

6073 N. Fresno Street, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: (559) 436-0850
Fax: (559) 436-0802
Email

Location

Parking & Directions Information

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Avvo
  • YouTube

© 2021 Law Office of Frank M. Nunes, Inc. | All Rights Reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | SEO for Lawyers

Attorney Marketing Network
Nunes Law is fully operational and working to serve our clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call (559) 436-0850 or contact us to see if we can help you.