Dog Bite

California’s Strict Liability Dog Bite Law California has some of the strongest dog bite laws in the country. Under California Civil Code Section 3342, dog owners are held strictly liable if their dog bites someone in a public place or lawfully on private property. Unlike states with “one-bite” rules, victims in California do not need to prove that the dog had bi...

Introduction: Recently, our attorneys at Phillips and Pelly assisted a client through a challenging San Diego dog bite lawsuit. This blog post breaks down the incident, delving into the real-life hurdles faced, the legal process, and how our committed team worked to secure a positive outcome.The Incident: Picture a regular day at a local coffee shop—our client's encount...