Palm Springs Dog Bite Attorney
Trusted Legal Guidance for Coachella Valley Residents
In California, if you are bitten by a dog, the owner of the animal is liable for your injuries even if he or she was not negligent and the dog had no previous history of attack. This is called strict liability. The California Civil Code makes dog owners liable and accountable for the injuries their pets may inflict on others. Those who choose to have dogs as pets must accept the burden of their pet's behavior, regardless of whether or not the owner was negligent in handling or housing their dogs.
Have you been bit or scratched by an animal? Call (760) 440-5643 to schedule a free consultation with our Palm Springs dog bite lawyer.
Dog Bites Are Common
Dog bites and attacks account for many emergency room and other medical treatments, mostly for children. In a majority of these cases, the victim is another family member, a neighbor, or a friend of the dog owner. Most dog bites occur because the dog owner allowed the dog to escape the yard or home. Almost all cities and counties have, "leash laws". Failure of the dog owner to keep his or her dog on a leash in public is considered negligence under the law. If the unleashed dog jumps up on a person and causes injury, the dog owner is responsible for all of the injured person's money damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of income and earning capacity.
Common Injuries Resulting from Dog Bites
- Bone fractures or broken bones
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Infection
- Scarring
- Emotional distress
Severe dog bites can result in infection or permanent scarring. These scars can require expensive plastic and reconstructive surgery to repair. Unfortunately even with the best medical treatment available there can still be permanent scarring. The law allows the scarred dog bite victim to obtain money damages for the pain and suffering and the emotional injuries due to the embarrassment from the scars.
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At Barry Regar APLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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- S Davis
The best call I made after my accident was to Barry Regar. He and his team are responsive and smart and managed the pain of dealing with the insurance company and others as I recovered from a broken arm--the result of a trip and fall. Barry Regar successfully got me a generous settlement that was easily twice what I had hoped for!
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Barry and his legal assistance Rebecca, were and are the absolute best. They are experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy, as well as patient and kind. They always kept me up to date and made sure I understood what was going on. I'm so thankful to and for them. I highly recommend Barry Regar.- Sophia SWV
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Barry and his legal assistance Rebecca, were and are the absolute best. They are experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy, as well as patient and kind. They always kept me up to date and made sure I understood what was going on. I'm so thankful to and for them. I highly recommend Barry Regar.- Sophia SWV
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Many are quick to denigrate lawyers but not all lawyers deserve the reputation. I called Barry Regar on a Sunday afternoon and, unlike the others I Called, Barry returned my call quickly even though it was Sunday. After I gave Barry the history of my accident he acted quickly and decisively. He laid out how things would proceed, The expected timeline of events, and a clear understanding of his charges. Barry did not hand me off to an associate but rather was hands-on throughout the process. Barry communicated regularly, keeping me informed as to the progress he was making and what to expect. I never felt like he left me hanging. When I called him, he was always quick to answer the phone. Everything happened just as he said. We got the maximum from the other party. I would highly recommend Barry to anyone needing good, strong representation in the courts.- Robert H.
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- Cindy E.
Barry Regar is a Top Personal Injury Lawyer with four decades of experience and fought my case with the Insurance Company and won! I am very pleased! I had a trip and fall accident and I was trying to get over the pain. A friend suggested I call Barry Regar and I'm glad I did! My pain got worse and I had many tests and Doctor appointments. Barry was so knowledgeable with personal insurance companies and Medicare and he solved many billing issues that kept coming up! Barry has impeccable follow-through and would always call me with questions or good news! He handled my claim expertly and made it so easy for me since I know nothing about personal injury law and it would have been a monumental task to do it myself. Barry's assistant was always there for me and as a team, they work wonderfully together and his door is always open! I was very pleased with the final results, it has made my life much easier.
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Barry and Rebecca (his assistant) were absolutely amazing! He was straightforward, very honest, and always made sure I understood what was going on. My case took 3+ years and Barry & Rebecca stayed in contact. I appreciate them both and would highly recommend him as your attorney! Thank you, Mr.Regar! You're the best!- Andrea R.
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Professional, efficient, reliable, supportive and honest. Those are just some of Mr. Regar's excellent qualities that make him a great lawyer! I highly recommend Mr. Regar and very satisfied with the outcome and process of handling my case. I am very happy I chose Mr. Regar to handle my case. BEST LAWYER IN THE AREA!- Tamar F.
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Barry did a great job in handling my parent's accident lawsuit. My parents are elderly and can get over-excited. Barry was calm and explained everything to them so they could understand what was going on. I highly recommend Barry.- Buddy G.