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There are fewer places more congested than Los Angeles. Statistically dog bites happen in more congested places than in the rural cities and towns in California. Dog bite statutes in California are designed to address dog bites in the state as a whole, but local governments have now been enacting laws that address dogs off leash, dog attacks, vicious dogs and dog clean up ordinances.

Burbank recently enacted legislation to address dog leashing. Los Angeles has long had laws on dog care and control, but the statutes are constantly updated and revised according to more recent reports of injury. A Los Angeles personal injury attorney must stay up to date on these laws when a dog bite victim retains him or her.

Some other cities that have recently amended or added dog bite statutes because of the closeness of dogs to the community as a whole are Long Beach, Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena. While each city may enact changes or differences between cities, one thing that is common to all is the desire to stop or eliminate indiscriminate dog bites from known vicious animals, where the owner refuses to house or properly train and control his or her dog.

Los Angeles County also has dog bite statutes that discuss the Los Angeles basin as a whole. These statutes remain a valuable asset to an experienced dog bite attorney. Our office has in the past seen dog bite victims who are represented by attorneys not familiar with these statutes or not even aware that they exist. That type of representation is a disservice to clients. Therefore make sure you seek an experienced dog bit lawyer, one that will not only be familiar with the State law, but also with Los Angeles and city laws designed to protect you. Call us for a free consultation at 1-888-752-7474 or Contact Us.