Can I File A Lawsuit If I Got Bit By A Dog While At Work?

You go to work every day knowing that accidents can happen. Most employees put that thought out of their minds and focus on safety and getting their job done to the best of their ability. But, unfortunately, some incidents can ruin your day and possibly even weeks or months, such as suffering a dog bite while at work.

You know that you have a right to worker’s compensation under California law as an employee, but does that cover a dog bite? You also wonder if you can sue your employer, the dog owner, or anyone else who is to blame for your injuries and losses. Fortunately, you have a reliable and free resource to answer all these questions and any others regarding your legal rights when you contact Normandie Law Firm for a free consultation.

The staff at Normandie Law Form is here 24/7 to provide the answers you need quickly and at no cost. So you never need to worry about being able to afford the medical care you need after a dog bite at work or how you will pay your legal fees if you need to file a lawsuit to get the money owed to you for your losses. Just contact Normandie Law firm and request a free consultation with the dog bite personal injury lawyers who genuinely care about your health, safety, and financial stability in the future.
Who Could Be Liable For Your Dog Bite Injuries
If you are a dog owner in California, you might know it is a strict liability state. Knowing that dog owners are typically responsible for any damage caused by their dog, you might assume you need to contact the dog’s owner about compensation for your injuries. However, the situation becomes more complicated because you were at work when the dog bit you.

The first important information to determine is who owns the dog. If the dog is owned by your employer, for example, a guard dog on the property, and you were injured doing your regular duties, you will likely need to file a worker’s comp claim to cover your medical bills and lost wages. But first, it is essential to understand that your job must not be related to pet or dog care.

So any worker who is not a dog care provider but is bit by an employer’s dog can typically recover compensation from workers comp. The dog bit experts at Normandie Law Firm will help you determine all the vital information needed to know if worker’s comp is the best way to get what is owed you after your employer’s dog bites you.

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What If The Dog Belonged To A Customer?
Again, the issues are more complex because you were working when the dog bite occurred. The simple answer is that you might be able to seek worker’s comp and sue the dog owner for the injuries and losses you have suffered due to a dog bite at work. There are several complexities related to filing both a worker’s comp claim and a personal injury lawsuit related to a dog bite that occurred while you were working.

To ensure that you understand your rights under California law, please get in touch with the dog bite personal injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. We will answer all your questions regarding the dog owner’s liability and what worker’s comp might offer in your specific situation. Each case can be unique, so without a free consultation, you can never be sure of your options and that you are taking every precaution to protect your right to full and fair compensation after your dog bite injuries. The team at Normandie also offers complete service in dealing with worker’s comp claims. We will evaluate your injuries and the circumstances of the bite to provide you with the best solution to meet your immediate and long-term needs.
Understanding Time Limits
There are two important time frames for all victims of a dog bite to understand. The first milestone to be aware of is the time allotted to file a worker’s comp injury claim. You have only 30 days to notify your employer and begin filing a worker’s comp claim for any injury, including a dog bite. If you wait more than 30 days, you could lose your right to file a worker’s comp claim.

The second milestone is the Statute of Limitations for any personal injury lawsuit in California. The time limit to file a claim with the court system is two years from the date of the incident. So while you are not under a strict time limit to file a lawsuit against the dog’s owner, you do need to act quickly to open a claim for worker’s compensation. The staff at Normandie Law Firm has years of experience and expertise handling dog bit at work cases and will guide you through the process to ensure you get the complete compensation owed to you for your injuries and losses. Contact our office today to ensure that you are protecting your rights and financial future.
What Is A Dog Bite Lawsuit Worth?
The value of every lawsuit and worker’s comp claim will be unique, based on the victim’s injuries, expenses, and losses related to the incident. The information our experts will gather to help determine the value of your dog bite injury lawsuit includes the following:

• The amount of your current medical bills and any future bills related to the treatment of the bite or surgeries for reconstruction
• The amount of your lost wages if you are unable to work or if you miss work for medical appointments
• The cost of your legal representation to secure the compensation that is owed to you for the dog bite injury

In the case of a personal injury lawsuit, there is also the ability to request a dollar amount for your pain and suffering. Again, your Normandie legal team will help you understand how to determine the expenses that apply to your lawsuit or to a worker’s comp claim to ensure you are fully and fairly compensated.

How Long Until I Get My Compensation?
Unfortunately, there is no way to accurately determine how long a lawsuit will take to reach completion. Many factors can impact the time needed to reach a verdict or settlement, including the severity of your injuries, how busy the court system is, and the actions of the defendant. All the Normandie Law Firm can promise is to work as quickly as possible to get your case into the court system and to make every effort to keep it moving forward as rapidly as possible. We understand that you need the compensation you pay for your medical bills and living expenses due to the dog bite, and we are dedicated to securing it for you as soon as possible.
Why Trust The Normandie Law Firm?
As you can see, there are several intricacies of a case dealing with a dog bite that you suffered while at work. From your need to file a claim with worker’s comp to seeking compensation from the dog’s owner, it can be very hard to know how to move forward. And the entire process is even more stressful if you are injured so severely that you cannot work.

But rest assured, the team at Normandie Law Firm is here to fight to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve. We have the experience and expertise working with the worker’s compensation system and the courts to ensure that your settlement or verdict and worker’s comp claim fully cover all your losses and injuries.
No Fees Until We Win Your Case
As the victim of a dog bite, you are sure to be concerned about paying for the medical care you need and covering any lost wages due to the injuries. So the last thing you need to worry about is another bill for legal fees. At Normandie Law Firm, we understand the financial challenges that can arise after a personal injury. And we never want to add to your stress or difficulties.

We know that we can best assist our clients by waiting to get paid until we have completed our job and won their lawsuit. So we never ask for an upfront payment or fees. Instead, we are confident that our lawyers and legal team will win your case, and then you can use the verdict or settlement money to pay for our services.

However, if we are unable to get you any compensation, you should know that you owe us nothing. So you never need to worry about having debt from legal fees if the Normandie team does not win your lawsuit and get you money to pay our fees and your medical bills. So don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office today to request a free consultation to learn more about your rights after suffering a dog bite while on the job. We are here 24/7 to answer your questions and protect your rights.

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