Can I Sue A Pet-Friendly Restaurant For A Dog Bite?

More and more restaurants, bars, and cafes cater to pet owners with dog-friendly seating areas, outdoor spaces, and even water and food bowls for their four leg-legged patrons. It is easy to see that pet owners are dedicated to their animals when you review the over $120 billion dollars a year spent on pet products and services in the United States. And smart restaurant owners want to invite these pet loves to enjoy their services with their pets to get a share of this growing new market.

In most cases, the setting is ideal, with pet owners and pets in one section while other restaurant guests enjoy other seating areas. However, there are times when non-pet owners are seated near a table with dogs. And in some cases, the person or the dog becomes uncomfortable. While the person can request another seat, the dog cannot handle a tense situation other than barking, growling, and even lashing out, trying to bite the person.

If you have been the victim of a dog bite at a pet-friendly restaurant, you will surely have many questions. The first question is typically who is liable for your injuries. Then you wonder if you can sue the restaurant that allowed dogs. Maybe the property owner if the location is a mall or even the city for approving the pet-friendly ordinance?

The answers to all of these questions and many more can be found with a single call to the Normandie Law Firm. Our staff is standing by 24/7 to answer these vital questions and help dog bite victims understand their rights and how to get the compensation they deserve. Our team is also happy to schedule a free consultation with a California personal injury dog bite lawyer to determine if you have grounds for a lawsuit.

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Understanding Strict Liability
When thinking about the dog bite laws in California, the overarching rule is strict liability. That means dog owners are almost always ultimately responsible for the actions of their dogs. In addition, they are finically liable for any damage caused by the dog. This liability includes public places like the sidewalk, a beach, or in the park. It also covers private locations such as a home, a hotel, or a restaurant. As long as the dog bite victim is visiting the property legally, they have a right to sue if bitten by a dog.

The scope is relatively broad when thinking about how a person legally visits a location. It means the person has permission to be on the property, such as a paying guest at a hotel, restaurant, or store. Those who are illegally on a property do not have permission to be there. Examples of being on a property illegally would include a stalker or robber. If a dog bites someone breaking into a house, the dog’s owner is not responsible for the injuries caused by the dog. However, if the same dog bites a delivery person coming to the door, the owner is liable for the damages and cost of medical care.

So when you are bit by a dog at a pet-friendly restaurant in California, the dog’s owner is liable for your injuries and the cost of your damages and losses, in most cases. The team at Normandie Law Form is always here to provide a free consultation and hear the details of your situation and injuries. If your case differs from the norm, we will explain the exception and how you can seek compensation from the person or entity responsible for your dog bite injuries.

How Long Does A Dog Bite Lawsuit Take?
Unfortunately, there is no way to predict the length of time needed to process a dog bite lawsuit or any lawsuit. The details of the case, the workload of the court, and many other factors will impact the time needed to complete the case. However, it is essential to understand that the Statute of Limitations requires dog bite victims to file their personal injury claim with the court within two years of the date of the injury. If you wait long to file the claim, it will be denied.

In addition, because you are seeking the money to pay medical bills and other losses due to dog bite injuries, time is typically of the essence. So you should understand that the sooner you begin working with Normandie law Firm to prepare and file your case, the sooner you can expect to receive your verdict or settlement money. Personal injuries often create many financial challenges for their victims, so our legal experts will do all they can to move your case through the court as quickly as possible. But getting started soon after the injury always helps to get you the money you need for expenses as quickly as possible.

What Is The Typical Value Of A Dog Bite Lawsuit?
Determining the value of a lawsuit will take time to compile all of the losses and expenses incurred by the dog bite victim. The process is relatively easy in the case of a mild or minor bite. However, the process can become lengthy if the injuries are severe or require extended treatment. The common expenses included in the lawsuit valuation include the following:

• The amount of all medical bills related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the dog bite injuries
• The cost of legal fees for the lawsuit
• Any lost wages
• The value of any damaged or destroyed personal property

In addition, there can be a dollar figure included to represent the pain and suffering you endured due to the dog bite injuries. The staff at Normandie Law Firm has decades of experience in compiling all of the information and data needed to ensure that you are seeking the most robust amount allowed for your injuries and losses due to a dog bite suffered at a pet-friendly restaurant.

Why Entrust Your Dog Bite Lawsuit To Normandie Law Firm
The staff at Normandie Law Firm is here to defend the rights of dog bite injury victims and all personal injury victims. We believe that with the proper legal representation, all injury victims can receive the just compensation they deserve for their injuries. And we are proud to offer our services to ensure that justice is served.

Unlike many firms, we place the needs of our clients before all else. This is because we understand the challenges that can arise from a personal injury. And we want to help each person to move past these challenges and return to their daily life without excessive debt or other stresses related to their injuries. So we take each case with no upfront fees or expenses. Instead, we only get paid after we have done our job and gotten our clients the money they deserve and need to pay their bills and move past their injuries.

In addition, you owe us nothing if we are unable to keep our pledge to you to secure the verdict or compensation you deserve. This is not a slogan or hype. This is the way we run our law firm. We stand behind our word, our work, and our clients. So don’t hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about the rights of dog bite injury victims and how we can help you get what is owed you.

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