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Investigating Dog Bite Cases

by BISNARCHASE

In most instances of dog bites in California, the dog's owner is
held liable.  However, in an attempt to avoid liability, and the
financial penalties that go along with it, many owners will
attempt to deny liability through various methods.  Often, these
methods will include accusing the victim of provoking the attack,
or proving that the dog has never bitten anyone else if the
incident happened in a state that uses the "one bite" criteria as
law.  In states that use the "one bite" law, the victim must
prove that the dog has previously bitten someone else. 
Fortunately, this is not a legal loophole through which
Californians have to jump.

If an investigation is necessary, a dog bite attorney can help
you locate the best people for evidence to support your case. 
Someone who is experienced in litigating dog bite cases in
California will know the proper avenues to go through for
questioning potential witnesses.  Any evidence that supports your
claim will be beneficial, and anyone who has had experience with
the dog could help provide that evidence.

Your dog bite attorney will most likely want to speak with
people who have interacted with the dog from its birth.  This
will include (but will not be limited to) the breeder of the dog,
the dog's veterinarian, the kennel or boarding facility where the
dog might have been kept, neighbors, delivery truck drivers who
have delivered packages to the dog owner's address, and utility
workers who might have come into contact with the dog at some
point.

Even within the state of California, any evidence gained by your
attorney to prove that the dog has attacked another person will
help your case in court.  Often, victims of dog attacks do not
report the incident to animal control or the police department,
and careful investigation might be necessary to uncover
information about the true disposition of the dog.  The "one
bite" rule that many states use in litigation is not always fair;
the dog could have well bitten someone else previously, without a
paper trail as proof of the incident.

You will want to have documented proof as the result of an
investigation.  Such documents could include complaints to
homeowners associations, police reports, animal control reports,
or animal behaviorists' records.  Additionally, you will want to
have copies of any previous files or paperwork relating to
previous litigation, or menacing dog petitions.  A qualified
California dog bite attorney will be able to locate and acquire
this information for you to help you fully prepare for your
lawsuit.

With California dog bite laws constantly changing, and dog bite
litigation in any state often resulting in complicated cases that
require in-depth investigation, a dog bite attorney will be your
best resource in compiling the information you'll need in court. 
The more prepared you are in proving that the dog bite incident
was not an isolated one, the better your chances are in winning
your case.  A dog bite attorney who is highly skilled in trying
dog bite cases in California will know the steps to take to
solidify your case before you bring it to court.

John Bisnar is a partner at Personal Injury Law Firm Bisnar
Chase. The Bisnar Chase law firm has dedicated their practice to
victims of serious injury due to  negligence and malpractice.

Visit the main website at <a
href="http://www.aboutdogbites.com">http://www.aboutdogbites.com</a>
or call 888-265-0161

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