AMERBERG LAW GROUP
received a $2.3 million settlement
Our client, who was visiting from Ontario, was attacked by a dog on his regular walk. He was bitten by a dog, which forced him to fall violently to the ground, his head hitting the pavement. The dog was let out, posing a serious threat to our old and helpless client.
Our client is recovering from his severe brain injuries thanks to the support of excellent medical specialists and thorough TBI treatment. We are pleased to report that we were successful in obtaining a maximum policy limit recovery from the dog owner's homeowners insurance policy.
Dog bite injuries that lead to a fall and head trauma can be more serious than the bite wound itself, and insurers sometimes try to limit compensation to visible injuries while downplaying the resulting brain injury. California's strict liability dog bite law holds owners responsible regardless of the dog's prior history, which can support recovering the full policy limits available under the owner's homeowners insurance. Homeowners and renters insurance policies frequently include liability coverage for dog bites, which is often the primary source of compensation for medical bills and other losses in these cases.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case is different, and the amount of compensation recovered depends on the specific facts and circumstances involved.
