San Francisco Dangerous Animal Injury Lawyers
Cartwright - November 23, 2020 -
Much attention is focused on dog bites when it comes to animal-related injury claims. However, other types of animals can be dangerous and cause serious injuries to humans. If you suffer injuries from a dangerous animal attack in the Bay Area, you should not wait to contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. Our San Francisco dangerous animal injury attorneys can advise you of your rights under California law, and we will handle the entire legal process for you.
Potentially Dangerous Pets in California
California law bans the domestic ownership of some popular pets, such as ferrets, monkeys, and gerbils. On the other hand, laws in California are surprisingly lax when it comes to owning other types of exotic animals that could be dangerous. While you might need a permit for some, examples of pets that are legal to own in our state include:
- Monitor lizards, which can cause adverse reactions from bites
- Bison, which are large and powerful animals that can attack
- Wolf hybrids or “wolfdogs,” which can be unpredictable
- Large constrictor snakes, which are not venomous but have the ability to suffocate a human
- Camels, alpaca, llamas, and yaks, which are all easily strong enough to cause injuries to people
- Ostriches, emus, and cassowaries, which are flightless birds with attack instincts
- Tarantulas and scorpions, which are venomous and legal in all states but Hawaii
While it is less common to see these exotic animals in your neighborhood, people can lawfully own them, and there is always the chance you might come into contact with one, and they might be aggressive and cause serious injuries.
Dangerous Dogs
Most dogs are not inherently considered to be dangerous animals, though California does have laws dedicated to dogs deemed dangerous or vicious. A specific dog might be labeled as dangerous if one of the following is true:
- The dog bit a person or showed aggressive behavior at least two times in the past three years
- A dog is trained as an attack dog and has seriously injured someone with a bite even one time in the past
- A dog caused serious injuries or death without being provoked
- The dog injured or killed another domestic animal two times in the past three years
These laws do not apply to working military or police dogs or dogs who bite trespassers.
If a dog is determined to be dangerous, the court can order the owners to take certain steps to control the animal and prevent future injuries. This might include having a specific type of fenced-in yard, always having the dog securely tethered, or even removing the dog from the area altogether. If the owner of a dangerous dog fails to take the necessary precautions, they can face additional civil and even criminal liability.
Consult with Our San Francisco Dangerous Animal Injury Lawyers Today
The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. helps clients who suffered injuries from dangerous animals, and we know how to hold owners accountable for your injuries and losses. Contact us online or call (415) 851-6486 for a free case evaluation and to learn how a dangerous animal injury attorney in San Francisco can help.
Much attention is focused on dog bites when it comes to animal-related injury claims. However, other types of animals can be dangerous and cause serious injuries to humans. If you suffer injuries from a dangerous animal attack in the Bay Area, you should not wait to contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. Our San Francisco dangerous animal injury attorneys can advise you of your rights under California law, and we will handle the entire legal process for you.
Potentially Dangerous Pets in California
California law bans the domestic ownership of some popular pets, such as ferrets, monkeys, and gerbils. On the other hand, laws in California are surprisingly lax when it comes to owning other types of exotic animals that could be dangerous. While you might need a permit for some, examples of pets that are legal to own in our state include:
- Monitor lizards, which can cause adverse reactions from bites
- Bison, which are large and powerful animals that can attack
- Wolf hybrids or “wolfdogs,” which can be unpredictable
- Large constrictor snakes, which are not venomous but have the ability to suffocate a human
- Camels, alpaca, llamas, and yaks, which are all easily strong enough to cause injuries to people
- Ostriches, emus, and cassowaries, which are flightless birds with attack instincts
- Tarantulas and scorpions, which are venomous and legal in all states but Hawaii
While it is less common to see these exotic animals in your neighborhood, people can lawfully own them, and there is always the chance you might come into contact with one, and they might be aggressive and cause serious injuries.
Dangerous Dogs
Most dogs are not inherently considered to be dangerous animals, though California does have laws dedicated to dogs deemed dangerous or vicious. A specific dog might be labeled as dangerous if one of the following is true:
- The dog bit a person or showed aggressive behavior at least two times in the past three years
- A dog is trained as an attack dog and has seriously injured someone with a bite even one time in the past
- A dog caused serious injuries or death without being provoked
- The dog injured or killed another domestic animal two times in the past three years
These laws do not apply to working military or police dogs or dogs who bite trespassers.
If a dog is determined to be dangerous, the court can order the owners to take certain steps to control the animal and prevent future injuries. This might include having a specific type of fenced-in yard, always having the dog securely tethered, or even removing the dog from the area altogether. If the owner of a dangerous dog fails to take the necessary precautions, they can face additional civil and even criminal liability.
Consult with Our San Francisco Dangerous Animal Injury Lawyers Today
The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. helps clients who suffered injuries from dangerous animals, and we know how to hold owners accountable for your injuries and losses. Contact us online or call (415) 851-6486 for a free case evaluation and to learn how a dangerous animal injury attorney in San Francisco can help.
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