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Dog Bite Injury Compensation in Los Angeles

A dog bite claim is not only about who owned the dog. It is about what the bite did to your body, your face, your nerves, and your daily life.

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Dog bite injuries can look small at first and become serious fast. Puncture wounds can damage nerves and tendons. Lacerations can leave visible scars. Infections can spread. Facial bites may require reconstructive surgery. Many people also deal with nightmares, fear around dogs, and trauma long after the wound closes.

The value of a dog bite injury claim depends on the medical proof. Emergency records, photos, wound care notes, infection treatment, plastic surgery opinions, scar evaluations, therapy records, and pain reports all matter. Insurers often focus only on the first medical bill. We document the full injury picture.

Lederer & Nojima handles the injury valuation side with the same pressure insurers use to defend these cases. We show how the bite changed your appearance, movement, sensation, sleep, confidence, and future medical needs. That is how the claim becomes about your real loss, not just the date of the attack.

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Former Insurance Defense

David Lederer and John Nojima used to defend insurers. Now they use that knowledge to pressure carriers that try to delay, discount, or deny injury claims.

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No Fee Unless We Win

You pay no upfront fee. Our fee comes from the recovery, and if we do not win, you owe us nothing.

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Free Consultation 24/7

Call any time after an injury. We can protect evidence, deal with insurers, and explain your next move before deadlines pass.

What We Look For Right Away

Puncture wounds and lacerations

We document wound depth, stitches, tissue damage, infection risk, and whether the injury affects movement or daily use of the injured area.

Nerve damage

Numbness, tingling, weakness, and shooting pain can point to nerve involvement. We use medical records and specialist opinions to prove it.

Scarring and disfigurement

Visible scars, especially on the face, hands, arms, or legs, can affect case value. Photos, plastic surgery consults, and scar revision opinions matter.

Emotional trauma

Fear, sleep problems, PTSD symptoms, and anxiety around dogs are real injuries. Therapy records and personal impact notes help show the damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dog bite injuries can be included in a claim?
A claim can include puncture wounds, lacerations, nerve damage, infection, scarring, disfigurement, reconstructive surgery, rabies treatment, emotional trauma, lost income, and future medical care.
How are dog bite scars valued?
Scar value depends on location, size, visibility, pain, age of the victim, need for revision surgery, and how the scar affects daily life. Clear photos over time are important.
What documents help prove dog bite injury compensation?
Medical records, photos, urgent care notes, ER records, infection treatment, plastic surgery opinions, therapy records, lost wage proof, and a timeline of symptoms all help prove value.
Can I recover for emotional trauma after a dog bite?
Yes. Anxiety, nightmares, fear of dogs, and PTSD symptoms can be part of the claim when they are supported by records, testimony, or treatment.
What if the wound healed but left numbness?
Numbness may signal nerve damage. You should tell your doctor and get the symptoms documented. Nerve symptoms can increase the value of a claim when properly supported.

Related Practice Areas

Lederer & Nojima, LLP
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 312-1860

Results may vary. Every case is unique. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Dog bite injury left scars or nerve pain? Call Lederer & Nojima today.

Former insurance defense attorneys. No fee unless we win.