Like many who are strong advocates both for the rights of children and animals, when a dog bites a human, or worse, a child, Attorney Sebastian Gibson is a strong believer in obtaining compensation for the child.

The law in California is clear that a person who is bitten by a dog is entitled to compensation for his or her injuries. If there is homeowner’s or renter’s insurance on the home of the owner of the dog, one often still needs to show to an insurance company that the dog wasn’t provoked, and one needs to determine the value of the injuries and any other losses of the dog bite victim. When a victim has scarring, it is important to have the victim seen by a board certifies plastic surgeon to determine the cost of any other surgeries that may be necessary as a result of the dog attack.

Most dog bites and animal attacks come from dogs or other animals owned by neighbors, acquaintances or from dogs owned by the family of the victim. More than half of all persons attacked by dogs and bitten by them are children and most children, sadly, are bitten in the face.

Dog bite attacks can result in such severe injuries as to require plastic and reconstructive surgery, psychological treatment for post traumatic stress and other psychological and emotional distress, and some dog bite attacks can cause catastrophic injuries and even death.

Since dogs that cause serious injuries may be destroyed if they have a history of such attacks, the animal that is responsible for the attack may be lost before it can even be photographed or videotaped by the victim who fails to consult promptly with an experienced dog bite attack attorney.

If you or a loved one have been seriously injured as a result of a dog or other animal attack in California, call attorney Sebastian Gibson today for a free consultation. We will come out to your home or hospital to meet with you or your injured relative and there is no fee payable unless we win your case. All litigation costs are advanced by attorney Sebastian Gibson.