{"id":4327,"date":"2022-06-07T10:14:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T10:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:20:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T12:20:15","slug":"how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"How long can you wait to sue for a dog bite?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#How_long_can_you_wait_to_sue_for_a_dog_bite\" title=\"How long can you wait to sue for a dog bite?\">How long can you wait to sue for a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#How_long_after_a_dog_bite_can_you_sue\" title=\"How long after a dog bite can you sue?\">How long after a dog bite can you sue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#Can_someone_sue_you_for_your_dog_biting_them\" title=\"Can someone sue you for your dog biting them?\">Can someone sue you for your dog biting them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#What_happens_if_you_get_sued_for_your_dog_biting_someone\" title=\"What happens if you get sued for your dog biting someone?\">What happens if you get sued for your dog biting someone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#How_many_dog_bite_cases_go_to_trial\" title=\"How many dog bite cases go to trial?\">How many dog bite cases go to trial?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#Can_I_get_compensation_for_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Can I get compensation for a dog bite?\">Can I get compensation for a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#Will_my_dog_get_put_down_if_it_bites_someone\" title=\"Will my dog get put down if it bites someone?\">Will my dog get put down if it bites someone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#What_is_the_one_bite_rule_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the one bite rule for dogs?\">What is the one bite rule for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_bites_the_mail_carrier\" title=\"What happens if my dog bites the mail carrier?\">What happens if my dog bites the mail carrier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_bites_their_owner\" title=\"What to do with a dog that bites their owner?\">What to do with a dog that bites their owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#How_long_do_dog_bite_cases_last\" title=\"How long do dog bite cases last?\">How long do dog bite cases last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#How_do_you_negotiate_a_dog_bite_settlement\" title=\"How do you negotiate a dog bite settlement?\">How do you negotiate a dog bite settlement?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-you-wait-to-sue-for-a-dog-bite\/#Who_is_responsible_if_a_dog_bites_a_person\" title=\"Who is responsible if a dog bites a person?\">Who is responsible if a dog bites a person?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_wait_to_sue_for_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>How long can you wait to sue for a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">For personal injury cases, including those arising from dog bites, the statute of limitations requires a case to be filed in court within three years of the date of injury. If you do not file your case within the three-year time limit, the court may bar you from filing it at all.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-after-a-dog-bite-can-you-sue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_dog_bite_can_you_sue\"><\/span>How long after a dog bite can you sue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the Dog Bite Statute of Limitations in California? A dog bite injury claim is considered a personal injury lawsuit, and is therefore subject to the state\u2019s two-year statute of limitations. This means that dog bite victims have two years from the date of the injury to file a civil lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XXyUb-NHsYA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-someone-sue-you-for-your-dog-biting-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_someone_sue_you_for_your_dog_biting_them\"><\/span>Can someone sue you for your dog biting them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It does not allow people to sue when a dog bites another dog in California. Under California law, canines are considered the personal property of their owners.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-get-sued-for-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_get_sued_for_your_dog_biting_someone\"><\/span>What happens if you get sued for your dog biting someone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog owners are usually responsible when their pets bite people or hurt them another way (such as by knocking them over or chasing them). That means that the injured person may sue the owner to seek compensation for the damages, including medical expenses.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NCR0b-KFIqI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-dog-bite-cases-go-to-trial\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dog_bite_cases_go_to_trial\"><\/span>How many dog bite cases go to trial?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trial. Only a very small amount (about two to five percent) of personal injury cases reach the trial stage as the last resort after all other attempts at resolution have failed. Trial is expensive and time-consuming, and the outcome is uncertain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123530\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-many-dog-bite-cases-go-to-trial.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-many-dog-bite-cases-go-to-trial.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-many-dog-bite-cases-go-to-trial-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-many-dog-bite-cases-go-to-trial-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-compensation-for-a-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_compensation_for_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Can I get compensation for a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bite means you can\u2019t work then you can claim lost earnings. You can also claim back your out of pocket expenses, including medical costs. No two claims are ever the same, even where the injuries are similar. We therefore ensure that every dog bite claim is valued individually on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-my-dog-get-put-down-if-it-bites-someone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_get_put_down_if_it_bites_someone\"><\/span>Will my dog get put down if it bites someone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In California, a dog that bites someone is not required to be put down since the owners of the dog are held liable for your injury \u2013 not the dog itself. Many of our clients would never open a dog bite case if they knew the animal was at risk of being euthanized.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n6DAXKbq1xM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-one-bite-rule-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_one_bite_rule_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the one bite rule for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Primary tabs. A rule that says that the owner of a domesticated animal (e.g., a dog) will be held strictly liable for injuries caused by the animal only if the owner knew or should have known about the animal\u2019s dangerous or vicious propensities, which have been manifested in the past.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3TEe2ekNerY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-bites-the-mail-carrier\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_bites_the_mail_carrier\"><\/span>What happens if my dog bites the mail carrier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Damages You\u2019re Responsible For if Your Dog Bites the Postal Carrier. If the mail carrier files a lawsuit, the dog owner is responsible for the victim\u2019s medical care resulting from the dog attack. These costs can vary significantly depending on the severity and duration of the injuries.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-with-a-dog-that-bites-their-owner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_bites_their_owner\"><\/span>What to do with a dog that bites their owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t delay, if your dog bites someone, take the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remain calm.<\/li>\n<li>Confine your dog to a crate or another room.<\/li>\n<li>Help the bite victim wash the wound thoroughly with warm, soapy water.<\/li>\n<li>Be courteous and sympathetic to the bite victim.<\/li>\n<li>Contact a medical professional for the bite victim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123531\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-to-do-with-a-dog-that-bites-their-owner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1476\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-to-do-with-a-dog-that-bites-their-owner.jpg 1476w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-to-do-with-a-dog-that-bites-their-owner-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-to-do-with-a-dog-that-bites-their-owner-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-to-do-with-a-dog-that-bites-their-owner-768x303.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1476px) 100vw, 1476px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-dog-bite-cases-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dog_bite_cases_last\"><\/span>How long do dog bite cases last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dog bite cases take about the same amount of time. Once the lawsuit is filed, the court\u2019s calendar usually dictates how long it will take. Your case may be ready to present to a jury within 6 months, but if the court has a long line of cases ahead of you, it could take a lot longer; perhaps as much as two years.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-negotiate-a-dog-bite-settlement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_negotiate_a_dog_bite_settlement\"><\/span>How do you negotiate a dog bite settlement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tips On This Page:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Seek Immediate Medical Attention.<\/li>\n<li>Report the Dog Bite to Local Authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Find Out About the Dog Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Check Your Local Dog Bite Laws.<\/li>\n<li>Collect Evidence to Support Your Claim.<\/li>\n<li>Know What Your Claim is Worth.<\/li>\n<li>Watch What You Say to the Adjuster.<\/li>\n<li>Emphasize You Did Nothing Wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TU7jH2u8Jac\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"who-is-responsible-if-a-dog-bites-a-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_responsible_if_a_dog_bites_a_person\"><\/span>Who is responsible if a dog bites a person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>California is a \u201cStrict Liability\u201d Dog Bite State<\/p>\n<p>The owner is responsible for all damages resulting from a dog bite, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts On Dogs Bite :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dog-bite-my-face\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why did my dog bite my face?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-french-bulldog-bites-hurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do French Bulldog bites hurt?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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