Petsmart Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

Pet owners love the convenience offered by Petsmart for one-stop shopping. They can buy all kinds of pet food, pet toys, grooming items, aquarium supplies, and even pet medication in one location. In addition, many California locations offer an on-site vet, grooming facility, and dog wash stations. And in addition to all these great features, you can bring your dog to the store with you to enjoy some quality time with your furry best friend. You might even find that this outing with your god is a great time to practice manners and for your dog to become more trusting and comfortable in new surroundings and with many strangers and other pets moving throughout the Petsmart store. Most pet owners look at all these benefits and wonder why anyone would buy pet supplies at any different location.

But sadly, you will quickly see the one drawback of this dog-friendly setting when you suffer a dog bite while shopping at Petsmart. Unfortunately, not all dog owners devote the necessary attention to safety and training that is needed when dogs are allowed in a public place like a Petsmart. So it is becoming more common for patrons to suffer a dog bite while visiting their neighborhood Petsmart. If you have sustained a dog bite at Petsmart, there are several things that you need to know to protect your health, rights, and financial future. And the staff at Normandie Law Firm is available 24/7 to help you understand all of this information and to schedule a free consultation to discuss your Petsmart dog bite injury and how a personal injury lawsuit might be the only way for you to seek the compensation that is owed to you.

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Can I Sue Petsmart For A Dog Bite?
When you suffer a dog bite, hopefully, one of the first things you think about is the need for a medical evaluation of the injury. But then you begin to worry about the cost of the treatment and how long it could be before you can go back to work. Now the dog bite is only the beginning of your concerns as you worry about how you will pay the medical bills and your living expenses while the injury is healing. And that leads you to wonder if you can sue Petsmart for treating your dog bite and other costs you incurred because of the dog bite in their store. So the short answer to your question is that you most likely cannot sue Petsmart for a dog bite injury that happened in their store. But that does not mean that you will be left as the person responsible for paying all the bills related to your dog bite that occurred in a Petsmart.
Understanding Strict Liability
In California, dog bites fall into a category called strict liability. And what that means for you is that the owner of the dog that bit you in Petsmart is responsible for the actions of their dog and any damage it causes. So while you cannot sue Petsmart, you can sue the dog owner for your medical bills and other expenses in most cases.
An Important Note About All Dog Bites
If you were in Petsmart, you are most likely a dog or pet owner yourself. And as such, you could have suffered a few scrapes and nibbles from your dog as it grew up or when you were playing. So you could be very casual about a minor bite from a stranger’s dog. And that could be a massive mistake on your part.

All dogs have germs and bacteria in their mouths that are hazardous to humans. And all it takes is one tooth breaking the skin’s surface to allow those toxins to enter your body. Sometimes, your immune system will rise to the challenge and fend off the infection. However, in others, you will discover that the wound area is red, swollen, painful, and severely infected in a day or two. So you need to gather some important information from the owner of the dog that bit you before seeking a medical evaluation of the injury.
What To Gather And Why
In a perfect world, there would be no question that a dog owner would take responsibility for their dog’s actions. But our world is far from perfect. So you must take steps to protect yourself, your health, and your financial future when you suffer a dog bite at Petsmart. Even if the bite is minor and does not bleed or look severe, be sure to get the following:

• The dog owner’s contact information, and be sure to enter the number in your phone and call it to ensure you were given legitimate information. Sadly, many people will try to make up a phone number to avoid taking responsibility for their dog’s poor behavior.
• Ask for the contact information for the dog’s vet in case you need to verify health records in the future
• Take a picture of the dog with its owner in case the owner tries to claim it was not their dog that bit you
• Take a picture of the dog bite injury soon after it occurs to show the initial damage it caused
• Get the contact information of anyone who witnessed the dog bite you and ask them to send you a short written statement of what they saw before and when the dog bit you.
• Notify the Petsmart store manager of the dog bite and ask for a copy of any incident report they complete

All of this information will be beneficial if you determine that a lawsuit is the only way to get the compensation you deserve from the owner of the dog that bit you. Once you have gotten the dog bite evaluated by a medical professional, contact the Normandie Law Firm to schedule a free consultation to discuss your injuries and the merit of your case.
How Long Do I Have To File A Claim?
In California, personal injury victims have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim with the court system. If you wait longer, the claim is likely to be denied. There are very few exceptions to this rule that would apply to a dog bite injury. However, if any apply to your case, the team at Normandie Law Firm will explain them.

It is also critical to understand that the sooner you get expert legal advice about your Petsmart dog bite case, the more options you will have. Some dog owners will claim to be eager to pay the bills you incur due to a bite injury. But in reality, they are trying to waste your time in hopes that you will give up and pay the bills yourself or that you will wait too long to file the claim, which will be denied. All these issues will be eliminated when you work with the expert personal injury dog bite lawyers at Normandie Law Firm. Our staff will work diligently to protect your rights and ensure that you get the full and fair compensation owed to you for the dog bite injuries and losses you sustained.

What Is The Value Of A Petsmart Dog Bite Lawsuit?
The value of a lawsuit is typically based on the losses and expenses caused by the injuries you sustain. For example, in the case of your dog bite injury, you can include the following items in your claim:

• The total of all your medical bills, including medication, treatment, tests, therapy, and rehabilitation
• The amount of any lost wages if you cannot work while you heal or if you miss work for medical care related to the dog bite injuries
• The value of any personal items that were damaged or destroyed
• Your legal fees for the lawsuit to recover compensation for the dog bite injury losses
• A dollar amount to compensate you for pain and suffering

The staff at Normandie Law Firm will help you gather the information and documentation needed to support your request for compensation. Our goal is always to secure the most compensation possible to ensure that you can move past your injuries without concerns related to your financial stability.
Why Select Normandie Law Firm As Your Petsmart Injury Lawyer?
Suffering a dog bite can be painful and upsetting. But unfortunately, you could be in for many more challenges as you work toward a settlement or verdict from the owner of the dog that bit you. The dedicated and caring legal team at Normandie Law Firm is here to handle the complexities of your lawsuit so that you can focus on healing and restoring your daily life.

In addition, we offer our services with no upfront fees or charges. We never get paid until we have secured a settlement or verdict for our clients. We understand that you could face financial hardship, and we never want to add to that stress. In addition, if we fail to win your case, you owe us nothing. So don’t hesitate to get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about your rights as a dog bite victim and how we will strive to protect your rights and financial future.

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