Redondo Beach, CA · Serving the South Bay & All of California
Southern California Dog Bite Lawyer
Diane Chang Law represents people injured by dog attacks throughout Redondo Beach, the South Bay, and Los Angeles County. California holds dog owners strictly liable for the injuries their dogs cause, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. Attorney Diane Chang focuses on dog bite cases more than any other practice area, and brings firsthand dog-world experience to every claim as an AKC Rottweiler owner and handler.
No cost. No obligation. Every case evaluation is personally reviewed by Diane.
Dog Bite Cases We Handle
Dog bites can cause far more than a minor wound. Victims may face emergency treatment, permanent scarring, nerve damage, surgery, lost income, and lasting physical or emotional effects. Diane Chang Law represents children and adults injured in dog bites and attacks throughout California.
We handle cases involving:
- Facial Dog Bites & Scarring — Claims involving visible scars, disfigurement, reconstructive treatment, and other lasting injuries.
- Dog Bites Involving Children — Injuries to children who may require specialized medical care or treatment for permanent scarring.
- Serious & Catastrophic Dog Bite Injuries — Attacks resulting in surgery, nerve or tissue damage, fractures, or other significant injuries.
- Neighbor, Friend & Family Dog Bites — Claims involving dogs owned by someone you know, including cases where homeowners or renters insurance may provide coverage.
- Landlord & Property Owner Liability — Dog attacks at rental homes, apartments, and other properties where another party may share responsibility.
- Dog Attacks Without a Bite — Injuries caused when a dog knocks someone down, causes a fall, or otherwise attacks without actually biting.
- Fatal Dog Attacks — Wrongful death claims arising from severe or fatal dog attacks.
Learn More About California Dog Bite Claims
Dog bite cases can involve questions about compensation, filing deadlines, property-owner responsibility, and California's liability laws. Explore these resources to better understand how these issues may affect a claim.
Injuries caused by distracted, drunk, or reckless drivers often result from preventable choices behind the wheel. These cases may involve serious harm and require proving the driver’s failure to operate their vehicle safely.
Negligent or Reckless Driving
Dog Bite Settlement Value
The value of a dog bite claim depends on factors such as the severity of the injuries, medical expenses, scarring or disfigurement, lost income, emotional harm, and the long-term effects of the attack.
Dog Bite Statute of Limitations
California law places deadlines on personal injury claims. Understanding how much time you have to pursue a dog bite case can help protect your right to seek compensation.
Landlord & Property Owner Liability
A landlord or property owner may potentially bear responsibility for a dog attack in certain circumstances, including when they knew about a dog's dangerous tendencies and had the ability to address the risk.
Responsible Dog Ownership & California Liability Law
California dog bite law imposes significant responsibilities on dog owners. Learn how responsible ownership, California's strict liability rule, and other legal requirements may affect liability after an attack.
Direct Representation for Your Dog Bite Claim
After a dog attack, building a strong personal injury claim requires a clear understanding of California's dog bite laws, the parties who may be responsible, and the full extent of the victim's injuries.
Direct Representation for Your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim
After a dog attack, building a strong personal injury claim requires a clear understanding of California's strict liability standard, the parties who may be responsible, and the full extent of the victim's injuries.
Attorney Diane Chang handles each dog bite claim directly, from identifying the dog's owner and any additional liable parties to documenting injuries and negotiating with the applicable insurance company. Every case is developed around the client's injuries, financial losses, and long-term needs, with a focus on pursuing the full compensation available under California law.
What to Do After a Dog Bite in Redondo Beach
If you are bitten by a dog in Redondo Beach, taking the right steps can protect your health and preserve important evidence for a potential personal injury claim. Whether the attack happened near Riviera Village, along the Esplanade, at a local park, or anywhere else in the South Bay, consider these steps:
Get Medical Care
Seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if the bite does not initially appear serious. Dog bites can cause infections, nerve damage, scarring, and other injuries that may require treatment.
Report the Bite
Report the incident to the appropriate local animal-control agency. An official report can document the attack and may provide information about the dog's ownership or history.
Document the Attack
Take photographs of your injuries, the location of the attack, the dog if it can be done safely, and any conditions that may help show how the incident occurred. Continue documenting your injuries as they heal.
Exchange Information
Collect the dog owner's name and contact information, available insurance information, and contact information for anyone who witnessed the attack.
Understand Your Legal Options
Before resolving the matter with an insurance company, understand the extent of your injuries, the damages associated with the attack, and your options under California law.
Serving Dog Bite Victims Throughout the South Bay
Diane Chang Law is based at 2001 Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach and represents dog bite victims throughout the South Bay and Los Angeles County.
Redondo Beach | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach | Torrance | Hawthorne | Gardena
Diane handles dog bite claims throughout the South Bay, including cases involving each city's local leash and animal-control ordinances. She also represents dog bite victims statewide throughout California.
What Happens After You Request a Free Case Evaluation?
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Request a Free Dog Bite Case Evaluation
Share the basic details of the attack, your injuries, and how to reach you. There is no cost or obligation.
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Get a Personal Attorney Review
Your case evaluation goes directly to attorney Diane Chang for personal review.
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Understand Your California Dog Bite Claim
Diane evaluates liability, the dog owner's insurance coverage, any additional responsible parties, and your injuries, then explains your legal options and the appropriate path forward.
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Build and Pursue Your Dog Bite Claim
Diane identifies all liable parties, documents damages, and negotiates directly with the insurance company. If litigation is necessary, she remains personally involved throughout the case.
What Happens After You Request a Free Case Evaluation?
Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Bites Injuries
Do I Need a Dog Bite Lawyer After Being Attacked in California?
Not every dog bite requires an attorney. However, speaking with a personal injury lawyer may be particularly important when the injury is serious, the dog's owner disputes responsibility, an insurance company is challenging the claim, or more than one party may be liable. A free case evaluation can help determine whether legal representation may be appropriate.
A free case evaluation can help determine whether legal representation may be appropriate.
How Long Do I Have to File a Dog Bite Claim in California?
Many California personal injury lawsuits, including dog bite claims, are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. However, different or significantly shorter deadlines may apply in certain circumstances, including some claims involving minors or government entities. The deadline depends on the facts of the individual case, so it is important to determine the applicable timeline as early as possible.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Dog Bite?
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available for medical expenses, lost income, scarring or disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other attack-related losses. Serious injury claims may also involve future medical care, reconstructive treatment, and other long-term damages.
What If the Dog That Bit Me Belongs to a Friend or Neighbor?
California's strict liability standard generally applies to a dog's owner regardless of the relationship between the owner and the person bitten, and regardless of whether the dog has bitten anyone before.
What If I Was Bitten on a Rental or Commercial Property?
Learn More →Responsibility may extend beyond the dog's owner. Depending on the circumstances, a landlord, property manager, or business may also be liable if they knew of the dog's dangerous propensities and failed to act. Learn More → Landlord & Property Owner Liability
What If the Dog Involved Has Been Labeled a Dangerous or Vicious Breed?
Learn More →A dog's breed does not, by itself, determine liability under California law, though a municipal dangerous-dog designation process may apply in some cases. These cases benefit from an attorney who understands both the applicable law and dog behavior.
Serious Dog Bite Claims
Diane combines careful case preparation and CAALA Plaintiff Trial Academy training with extensive firsthand dog experience that strengthens her approach to dog bite claims.
Focused Experience
Dog Bite Settlement Value
A serious dog bite injury requires a claim built around the full extent of the harm, not only the immediate medical bills.
Diane evaluates dog bite claims involving scarring, disfigurement, and other severe injuries, with careful attention to medical costs, lost wages, and long-term consequences.
Responsible Dog Ownership & California Liability
Law A dog bite case benefits from an attorney who understands dogs, not only the statute.
Diane owns and personally shows four Rottweilers in AKC conformation and brings that firsthand dog-world experience to breed liability, dangerous-dog designation, and responsible ownership questions in every case she handles.
Injured in a Dog Attack? Talk With Diane Chang.
If you were bitten by a dog in Redondo Beach, the South Bay, Los Angeles County, or elsewhere in California, Diane Chang Law can evaluate your claim and explain the legal options available.
Every case evaluation is free, confidential, and personally reviewed by Diane.
No cost. No obligation. Direct attorney review.
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