Pomona Dog Bite Lawyer

How Common Are Dog Bites?

An old saying goes, “Dog is man’s best friend.” This is certainly true in terms of popularity. As of 2025, 57% of all households in California have at least one pet. Forty percent of those pets are dogs, representing about 5 million dogs in the greater Los Angeles area alone. While most dogs are well-behaved, if a dog decides to bite someone, the consequences can be potentially deadly.

Taking into account the number of fatalities they cause each year, dogs are the third-deadliest animal on earth. In the United States alone, 4.5 million people are bitten annually, with 800,000 of those people requiring hospitalization for their injuries. In terms of fatalities caused by dog bites, California ranks second in the nation, accounting for 11% of all deadly attacks in the United States between 2005 and 2020. These bites often occur when a dog bites their owner or a family member. In some cases, however, dogs may bite people from outside their household, including neighbors, friends, or strangers. When someone else’s dog bites you, the owner is usually financially responsible for any damage their dog may have caused. Under certain circumstances, a dog owner may attempt to use insurance to settle a bite claim. This can be a mistake for victims.

As with car accidents, insurers will attempt to pay as little as possible for dog bite claims. They will also try to get you to agree to a hasty settlement to avoid having to pay any future expenses that might emerge. This is why if a dog has bitten you or a loved one, you must contact our experienced personal injury attorney. Our attorney and legal team can help you navigate the aftermath of a dog attack and get the compensation you deserve.

What Should I Do After a Dog Bite?

If a dog has bitten you or a loved one, you must seek immediate medical attention. Even if the dog is usually friendly or known to you, time is of the essence in ensuring the animal has not transmitted any disease to you. It is also essential to immediately address any serious injuries that could have long-lasting consequences. Depending on the breed and circumstances, dogs possess a powerful bite force and may cause permanent damage. Complications from dog attacks may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Additionally, some dog bite cases may cause disfiguring damage that requires plastic surgery. Seeking immediate medical attention minimizes the possibility of the damage being long-term and allows doctors to begin working on repairing what they can. Seeking medical attention can save your life and create a paper trail for future legal cases. If you end up pursuing legal action against the owner, your attorney will have medical and hospital records to back up your claim.

Should I Deal With an Insurance Company If I’ve Been Bitten by a Dog?

In many instances, a homeowner whose dog bit a neighbor or stranger may attempt to go through their homeowner’s insurance to pay for any injuries. Many insurance policies offer coverage for animal attacks, and pet owners may have paid for additional coverage if they were concerned about the possibility of their dog biting someone. Some people who have been bitten opt to go this route. This can be a mistake. As with car accidents, it is not the insurance company’s job to compensate you for your injuries. It is their job to pay as little as possible to protect their own client.

An insurance company may attempt to find ways to blame you for your own site and underpay what you are owed. Insurance companies will also often try to get you to accept as low an offer as possible up-front. Usually, when you accept an offer from an insurance company, you cannot seek any further compensation from them. For example, suppose a dog bit you and took a quick settlement. Later, you found out you suffered nerve damage from the attack and required further medical attention. Because you already took a settlement, you would now have to pay for additional care out of pocket.

Conversely, an attorney can help you collect appropriate compensation to cover the cost of past and future medical expenses, plus lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially even additional punitive damages. This is why, if a dog has bitten you or a loved one, it’s best to contact our experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney.

What Kind of Evidence Should I Collect if I’ve Been Bitten by a Dog?

Evidence is crucial in establishing another person’s liability for a dog bite. You will need to prove that you were bitten, as well as the circumstances leading up to the attack, the severity of the bite, and your economic and non-economic losses resulting from the bite.

If the dog in question has a history of aggressive behavior, including previous biting incidents, this can be valuable evidence. Owners are expected to be aware of their dog’s temperament and take necessary precautions. If the owner has a history of allowing their dog out of the yard without a leash or other irresponsible behavior, this can be vital.

Eyewitness statements can also be important. The owner may attempt to claim that you somehow provoked the attack or that the dog was acting in a defensive manner. Witnesses can testify if the dog attacked you unprovoked or acted aggressively.

Medical and police records are also valuable. If you go to the hospital with a dog bite, they will most likely notify the authorities. The police will take pictures of your injuries and file a report. This report and these photos can be key in establishing the owner’s liability as well as the extent of your injuries.

These are only a few potential pieces of evidence. Our dog bite attorney can review your specific circumstances and help you identify and collect what’s necessary to prove your case.

What Should I Do if I’ve Been Bitten By a Dog?

Most of the time, dogs are friendly, loyal, and playful. When they’re not, though, the consequences can be severe. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, get to an emergency room, then don’t hesitate to contact Wolf Law Firm at (833) 388-8888. At Wolf Law Firm, T.J. Juneja and his ace legal team take dog bites very seriously. We genuinely care about you and the pain you’re dealing with, so we want to see you get the justice and closure you deserve. Perhaps you were left with a scar, infection, puncture wound, or bone fracture. Worse yet, your loved one may have been involved in a fatal dog attack.

When you meet with our legal team, we’ll pore over your documentation to be sure we can effectively prove to the court that this incident has had a profound effect on your life. We’ll seek damages for lost wages, emotional trauma, physical pain, psychological distress, and all the other effects you’ve suffered. We will move forward with your case, seek compensation from the responsible party, and help you move on with your life as quickly as possible. It is a great privilege to serve you and help you put a devastating and life-changing event behind you.

Dogs are man’s best friend — until dog bites man. When that happens, The Wolf Law Firm and T.J. Juneja become your best friends. Don’t let an animal attack change your life for the worse. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Pomona, San Bernardino, or Riverside County, don’t hesitate to call Wolf Law Firm today at (833) 388-8888 to schedule your free consultation.