No one expects to get bitten by a dog, but it happens every day. A dog bite can be a frightening experience no matter the size of the dog or the severity of the bite. If this happens to you, hiring a Dog bite attorney Los Angeles will help you get the compensation you deserve. For some, it’s an uncomfortable decision to hire an attorney, as dog bites can occur from a friend or neighbor’s dog, as well as from a stranger’s, but hiring an attorney doesn’t necessarily mean you are blaming them for the bite. Because dog bites are usually covered by the dog owner’s home insurance policy, it’s a way to ensure the insurance company pays you what they should for your injury.
When considering an Dog bite attorney in Los Angeles, most offer a free consultation to discuss your case with them. Take this time to make certain you are comfortable with the attorney and can speak freely. You’ll be working closely with the attorney and his office staff over the course of the case and it’s important you can get along well with them.Make sure you fully understand the attorney’s payment arrangements. Usually a Dog bite attorney Los Angeles will work on a contingency basis and expect no payment up front. They will receive their payment if and when you win your case. They will take a portion of the settlement you receive. The percentage amount is usually 33 1/3% up to 40%. Because they will be able to get you much more money than you’d ever have gotten on your own, plus the attorney has dealt with the hassle of the case, the money you pay your attorney will be money well spent.After a dog bite, you may have to miss work, you may have scarring from the bite or face plastic surgery to repair damage. Hiring an attorney to represent you and walk with you through the legal phase of the case is a great idea. At Scott D. Oppenheim, Attorney at Law, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced professional on your side to look out for your best interests and suggest to you what choices you should make during this stressful time.
