Recovering for dog bite injuries in Irvine requires legal skill and often sensitivity to relationships involving family and/or friends. The fact is most dog bite victims know the person who owns the dog in question quite well. Often it is an extended family member, neighbor or a friend. My name is Rivers Morrell and after 40 years of experience in dog bite injury cases in Irvine and across Southern California I can tell you it is possible to recover all associated medical expenses, plastic surgery costs, lost wages from missed work and compensation for having to endure the attack and resulting recovery. This is almost always an insurance matter, as California dog owners are “strictly liable” for the actions of their pets.
When a dog bites resulting in injuries it is covered by the owner of the pet’s homeowners or renters insurance. Irvine is a prosperous community and our residents usually carry extensive insurance on their properties, and even when they are renting. The legal challenges of recovering for dog bite injuries in Irvine are not usually with the owner of the dog, but with their insurance company. The insurance adjusters try to blame the dog bite victim for doing something which excited or provoked the dog. They will use this approach to reduce or deny your claim.
We hold them fully accountable and ensure you achieve the best possible outcome in your case. Insurance companies know that I have extensive successful trial experience and they know I will put your case in front of a jury if necessary and win. This provides genuine strength to your side of the equation while ensuring you are fully and fairly compensated and receive all of the medical care, plastic surgery, physical therapy and counseling necessary to fully recover from what has happened. I invite you to review the recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact us or call and speak with me personally for a free consultation at (949)305-1400. There is no cost to you out of pocket as we work on a contingency fee basis.
