Chico Dog Bite Lawyers
A dog bite in Chico rarely looks like people imagine. It’s usually not a visibly vicious animal. It’s a friendly-seeming dog at a friend’s house in the Barber neighborhood, along the path by Upper Bidwell Park, in a shared apartment courtyard near campus, or at a delivery stop on a quiet street. Then, in an instant, everything changes.
What follows is often just as disorienting. A trip to the ER (like in Enloe Medical Center at 1531 Esplanade or another hospital in Butte County), questions about the dog’s rabies vaccination, a call to Chico Animal Control, missed work, and dealing with an insurance adjuster before you’ve had time to process what happened.
Under California Civil Code § 3342(a), a dog owner is strictly liable for a bite regardless of the dog’s prior history, as long as you were lawfully present. This can be on a public sidewalk, in a park, as a guest at someone’s home, at a business, or on your delivery route.
Arash Law represents dog bite victims throughout Butte County and the North State, including Chico, Oroville, Paradise, and Gridley. Our firm has recovered over $1 billion for injured clients across California. The case evaluation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: (888) 488-1391 (24-hour line)
Reviewed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., California State Bar #249405, admitted 2007, last reviewed September 2026
We’ll review what happened and tell you what options may be available.
Or, get LIVE help now — call our free 24-hour accident hotline at (888) 488-1391
Recovered
Fees unless we win
Free case hotline
Statewide practice
Who Can File A Dog Bite Claim In Chico?
Most people bitten by a dog while on public property or lawfully on private property can file a claim. Eligibility depends on lawful presence and the injury itself, as well as the evidence presented.
California’s strict liability rule under Civil Code § 3342(a) covers a wide range of people who are lawfully present when a bite occurs. In Chico, the following claimant types are all eligible:
A tenant bitten by a co-tenant’s dog in a common area, such as a courtyard, hallway, or parking area, at a Chico rental property may have claims against the dog owner and potentially against the property owner.
If you are not sure whether your situation qualifies, a dog bite lawyer in Chico can assess your case and explain your potential legal options.
Why Dog Bite Cases In Chico Are Different
Chico’s mix of homeowners, renters, and student housing tied to Chico State can sometimes make ownership, custody, and control of a dog less obvious when multiple residents care for the animal. Combined with the jurisdictional distinction between Chico Animal Control and Butte County Animal Services, this can affect where a bite is reported and which agency holds the relevant records.
After a bite at a shared rental, the basic question of who owns the dog often isn’t obvious. It could be a tenant, a roommate, an onsite landlord, or a visiting guest. If a landlord actually knew of the dog’s dangerous propensities and had the right and ability to require the dog’s removal or otherwise eliminate the danger, the landlord may face a separate negligence claim, and the landlord’s liability coverage may become relevant, subject to the policy’s terms.
Chico’s parks add another layer. The Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) designates specific off-leash locations and hours at CARD-managed parks:
| Park | Off-Leash Zone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Community Park | Heffren Field | 7:00 am – 11:00 pm |
| DeGarmo Park | Dog Park & Basin, split rail below the pavilion Bowl | 7:00 am – 11:00 pm |
| Hooker Oak Park | Hooker Oak and Rex Murphy Fields | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm noon |
A bite at Hooker Oak Park supports strict liability under Civil Code § 3342(a) regardless of the leash zone or hours. That statute turns only on the bite and your lawful presence. But whether the dog was off-leash outside the designated zone is a separate matter for negligence.
Chico Municipal Code § 7.08.110 bars letting a dog “run at large,” and a violation can support a negligence claim under Civil Code § 1714(a), potentially strengthened by negligence per se under Evidence Code § 669 (the presumption is rebuttable; causation and damages still must be proven). The leash violation doesn’t change the strict-liability analysis.
Bidwell Park itself is governed by Chico Municipal Code § 12.04.030, which vests control of all city parks in the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission. A bite there, combined with a leash-rule violation, can support a negligence claim alongside a strict liability claim. These are Chico-specific facts and don’t carry over to another city’s park rules or ordinances.
Common Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bites in Chico cause injuries that range from puncture wounds to catastrophic injuries requiring multiple surgeries over the years. Children are the most frequent victims of serious facial injuries because they are at eye level with most dogs and cannot defend themselves effectively.
Here are some common injuries that dog bite victims sustain:
Even a small puncture wound carries a serious risk of infection, including Pasteurella, Capnocytophaga, and, in rare cases, tetanus or other systemic infections. Lacerations often require sutures, surgical closure, and follow-up wound care.
Large dogs can exert tremendous bite force, damaging bone, tendons, deep tissues, and vascular structures. These injuries often require surgical reconstruction and lengthy rehabilitation.
Powerful bites can fracture bones in the hands, arms, and face, particularly in children, older adults, and smaller victims.
Bites to the hands, arms, and face can sever or otherwise damage nerves, resulting in permanent numbness, loss of sensation, or motor impairment. Nerve damage may not fully manifest for days or weeks after the attack.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), severe anxiety around dogs, and depression following a bite or attack are recognized and compensable injuries under California law. Children often develop lasting phobias that affect daily life for years.
Medical documentation from facilities like Enloe Medical Center, including emergency department notes, wound photographs, imaging results, and infection monitoring, may form the foundation of your dog bite claim in Chico. Surgical reports, therapy notes, scar evaluation notes, work restrictions, and future care recommendations may also support your claim.
What Damages Can You Recover From A Dog Bite In Chico?
California law allows Chico dog bite victims to recover both economic damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and future care costs, and non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and permanent scarring. The specific categories available in your case depend on the severity of your injuries, the extent of scarring, and whether the incident involved a child or resulted in long-term disability.
Economic Damages
- Emergency Medical Care: Covers emergency treatment at Enloe Medical Center, urgent care visits, and ambulance costs.
- Surgery and Hospitalization: It considers wound closure, reconstructive surgery, and associated hospital stays.
- Future Medical Treatment: Covers scar revision surgery, nerve repair, physical and occupational therapy, specialist follow-up, and any care projected to be needed in the future.
- Lost Wages: Includes income lost during recovery, supported by employment records and medical documentation of work restrictions.
- Reduced Earning Capacity: Where permanent nerve damage, disfigurement, or psychological injury limits the victim's ability to work at their prior level, this element compensates for that ongoing loss.
- Property Damage: Clothing, eyeglasses, phones, or other personal property damaged during the bite or attack are recoverable under CCP § 338(c), the three-year statute of limitations for injury to or destruction of personal property. Under California law, a pet injured by an attacking dog is also considered property, and veterinary costs may be recoverable.
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and Suffering: Covers physical pain from the wound, treatment, and recovery.
- Emotional Distress: This handles anxiety, depression, and fear of dogs following the incident.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: It refers to the inability to engage in activities such as hiking in Bidwell Park, playing outdoors, or participating in social events that the victim previously enjoyed.
- Permanent Scarring and Disfigurement: Scars, particularly on the face, hands, and arms, carry substantial non-economic value, and insurers routinely try to minimize this component before scars fully mature.
- Loss of Consortium: A spouse or registered domestic partner of a seriously injured victim may have a separate claim for loss of companionship, affection, and support.
Punitive Damages
Where the evidence shows by clear and convincing evidence that the owner’s conduct amounted to malice, oppression, or fraud under Civil Code § 3294, punitive damages may be available. For example, evidence that an owner knew of documented dangerous behavior and consciously disregarded a serious risk to others may be relevant, depending on the circumstances.
Children’s settlements in Chico typically require approval from the Butte County Superior Court to ensure a fair recovery and protect funds for the child’s benefit.
California law allows dog bite victims to pursue a comprehensive range of damages. The value of any individual claim depends on the severity of injuries, the extent of scarring, the victim’s age, available insurance coverage, and the specific facts of the attack.
How Insurance Works In Chico Dog Bite Claims
Most Chico dog bite claims are presented to the dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance policy. The dispute is often not about whether you were hurt (that is usually clear from the medical records) but about how much the insurer is willing to pay.
Insurance coverage that usually applies includes:
- Homeowner’s Insurance: The most common source of recovery. Policies vary in their animal liability limits, and some exclude specific dog breeds or dog bites entirely.
- Renter’s Insurance: A tenant’s renters policy may include personal liability coverage that applies to a dog-bite claim, subject to the policy’s terms and exclusions. In shared Chico rentals, identifying the dog’s owner or custodian and determining which policies may apply can be an important early step.
- Landlord or Property Owner Insurance: Where the bite occurred at a rental property and landlord liability exists, such as where the landlord knew the dog was dangerous and could require its removal, the property’s liability coverage may apply.
- Commercial Coverage: If the dog was owned or harbored by a business, commercial general liability insurance may apply.
If the owner has no insurance and limited personal assets, recovery may be challenging. An attorney can evaluate whether pursuing the claim is advisable and whether other liable parties provide a viable source of recovery.
How California Regulates The Insurance Claim Process
Under California’s Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations (10 C.C.R. § 2695.5(e) and § 2695.7), insurers must acknowledge a claim and begin investigation within 15 days of notification. After receiving proof of claim (all required documentation), they generally have 40 days to accept or deny the claim, subject to regulatory extensions. If approved, payment must be issued within 30 days of that decision.
Insurer Defense Tactics You Should Know
Homeowners and renters insurers approach dog bite claims with a defense-first posture. Common tactics used against unrepresented victims:
- Provocation: An insurer may argue that the victim provoked the dog to reduce liability. Witness statements, photographs, animal-control records, and available video can help establish what occurred.
- Trespassing: An insurer may dispute whether the victim was lawfully on private property, which matters under California’s dog-bite strict-liability law.
- Policy Exclusions: Some homeowners or renters policies contain animal-related exclusions or restrictions that can affect the coverage available.
- Early Settlement Offers: An insurer may seek to resolve a claim before the full extent of scarring, future treatment, or other long-term effects is known. A signed release generally prevents further recovery for the claims it covers.
- Disputes Over Damage: Insurers may challenge the severity of scarring, future medical needs, lost income, or other claimed losses.
If a claim cannot be resolved through negotiation, a dog bite lawsuit arising in Chico may proceed in Butte County Superior Court. Arash Law handles insurer communications, evaluates coverage and defenses, and prepares litigation cases when necessary.
What To Expect From The Dog Bite Claim Process In Chico
Dog bite claims in Chico generally follow several steps. These steps may start with same-day medical treatment at Enloe Medical Center and a bite report to either Chico Animal Control for bites within city limits or Butte County Animal Services for bites in unincorporated areas. Which agency you contact and which records you preserve depend on where in Butte County the bite occurred.
Step 1: Get Medical Treatment Immediately
A gap between the incident and your first medical visit hands the insurer a narrative. It argues that your injuries were not serious or that something else caused them. Seek treatment at Enloe Medical Center at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926, or an urgent care facility the same day. Enloe’s main number is (530) 332-7300. Emergency department records, wound photographs, and infection-monitoring notes form the core of your damages documentation.
Step 2: Report The Bite To The Appropriate Agency
If the bite occurred within Chico’s city limits, file a report with Chico Animal Control, which operates under the Chico Animal Services Section of the Chico Police Department. Reports can be submitted online at the Chico Animal Control portal or by contacting Animal Control directly. Chico Animal Control enforces all state laws and local codes related to animals, accepts bite reports, and coordinates the rabies quarantine process with the appropriate authority.
If the bite occurred in an unincorporated area of Butte County, outside Chico’s incorporated limits, report to the Butte County Animal Control. Which agency you contact depends entirely on where in Butte County the bite occurred.
Step 3: Document The Scene And Preserve Evidence
Photograph the wound immediately and on subsequent days; photograph the location where the bite occurred; obtain the dog owner’s contact information; and collect the names and contact details of any witnesses. If the bite occurred at a Chico park, surveillance footage held by the City of Chico Public Works Park Division or another agency responsible for the location may need to be preserved promptly.
Step 4: Speak With An Attorney Before Talking To The Insurer
The dog owner’s insurer will contact you quickly. Before you give a recorded statement or discuss the incident, speak with an attorney. Statements made before counsel is involved are regularly used to reduce or deny claims.
Step 5: Build And Submit A Demand Package With Your Attorney
A strong claim gathers all medical records and bills, lost-wage documentation, animal control reports, witness statements, park footage, when available and preserved, vaccination records, and any prior complaint records from the owner’s landlord or animal control. This evidence supports submitting a complete demand package to the insurer.
Step 6: Negotiation And, If Necessary, Litigation
Simple cases with clear liability may settle through negotiation. Cases where the insurer refuses a fair offer, where coverage disputes arise, or where the injuries are severe, proceed to the North Butte County Courthouse at 1775 Concord Avenue. Arash Law prepares every case for trial so the insurer understands that a low offer will be tested in court.
Do not accept an early offer without counsel. Dog bite scars often darken and widen in the months after a bite. Hand and nerve injuries may restrict work far longer than initially expected. Psychological symptoms, particularly in children, often do not fully emerge until weeks or months after the attack. An early settlement signed before the full picture is known cannot be undone.
How Fault And Liability Work In Chico
Most Chico dog bite claims rest on strict liability, not negligence. This means an owner can be held responsible even if the dog has never bitten anyone before and the owner had no reason to expect it. Negligence and leash-law violations are relevant in cases involving non-bite injuries, off-leash dogs, or other parties other than the dog’s owner.
California’s strict liability statute and Chico’s own leash ordinance work together to establish owner liability in most Chico dog bite cases, whether the bite occurred in a park, a shared rental courtyard, or a residential neighborhood.
Strict Liability
Under Civil Code § 3342(a), a dog owner is liable for a bite that occurs while the victim is in a public place or lawfully on private property, including the owner’s own property. This applies regardless of the dog’s prior bite history or the owner’s knowledge of any dangerous tendency, and no proof of prior aggression is required.
To establish liability under California’s dog-bite statute, a claimant generally must show:
- The defendant owned the dog.
- The dog bit the claimant while the claimant was in a public place or lawfully on private property.
- The claimant was harmed.
- The dog’s bite was a substantial factor in causing that harm.
The claimant need not prove that the owner was negligent or that the owner knew the dog had dangerous propensities. Applicable defenses or exceptions may still affect a case, including disputes over lawful presence, causation, assumption of risk, or intentional invitation to the injury. Different rules may apply to certain occupational situations involving people paid to care for or treat dogs.
Civil Code § 3342 also contains a limited exception for certain bites by government military or police dogs acting in specified law-enforcement duties under an agency’s written policy.
Negligence
Civil Code § 1714(a) provides the foundation for negligence claims. Every person is responsible for injury caused by their want of ordinary care in managing their property or person. In Chico, negligence claims typically apply in two situations.
First, when a dog charges and injures someone without biting, such as knocking a jogger down, § 3342(a) does not apply because that statute covers bites specifically. The victim may instead have a negligence claim under § 1714(a). Common-law strict liability may also apply if the owner knew or had reason to know of the dog’s dangerous propensities.
Second, a violation of Chico Municipal Code § 7.08.110, the city leash ordinance, such as allowing a dog off-leash outside designated hours at Hooker Oak Park or Heffren Field, may establish negligence per se under Evidence Code § 669 if the ordinance was designed to prevent the type of harm that occurred. The court may then presume negligence from the violation itself, without independent proof that the owner failed to meet a reasonable standard of care. That presumption is rebuttable, and the claimant must still prove causation and actual damages.
The four elements for a negligence claim are:
- Duty: The dog owner owed a duty of reasonable care to the victim under Civil Code § 1714(a).
- Breach: The owner failed to exercise that care, for example, by letting a dog run at large in violation of Chico Municipal Code § 7.08.110, or by failing to restrain a dog with documented aggressive tendencies.
- Causation: The breach caused the bite or attack and the resulting injuries.
- Damages: The victim suffered actual harm: medical bills, lost wages, scarring, and pain and suffering.
Pure Comparative Fault
California follows pure comparative fault, so in cases where comparative negligence applies, a victim’s recovery may be reduced by their percentage of responsibility. For example, a finding of 25% comparative fault would generally reduce recoverable damages by 25%. Depending on the circumstances, dog-bite defendants may also raise defenses such as assumption of the risk, intentional provocation, or invitation to the injury. Those defenses are fact-specific and can have different effects on the claim.
Chico Animal Control’s bite report records, witness accounts, and available park surveillance footage can be used to evaluate and rebut provocation arguments.
Who May Be Liable For Your Dog-Related Injuries
A dog bite or attack in Chico can involve multiple legally responsible parties:
- The Dog’s Owner: Primarily liable under Civil Code § 3342(a).
- A Co-Owner or Co-Habitant: If they shared custody or control of the animal.
- The Landlord: If the landlord actually knew of the dog’s dangerous tendencies and had the right and ability to require the dog’s removal or otherwise eliminate the danger, the landlord may potentially face negligence liability.
- A Property Manager: They may potentially face liability if they knew of the dog’s dangerous aggression and had sufficient authority or control to take reasonable steps to address the danger.
- A Pet Sitter, Dog Walker, or Boarding Facility: Who had custody and control of the dog at the time of the bite. Commercial facilities frequently carry liability insurance that exceeds homeowners’ limits.
⚠ Conditional: Government Entity Liability: applies only in specific circumstances.
A government entity may be liable only when California law provides a specific statutory basis for liability, and the required elements are satisfied. This may arise in limited circumstances involving government property, a government-owned or controlled dog, or the conduct of a public employee acting within the scope of employment. This path does not apply to every Chico dog bite. Where it applies, a government claim generally must be presented to the appropriate public entity before a lawsuit may proceed.
Arash Law investigates every available party and every available insurance source in each case.
Filing Deadlines For Chico Dog Bite Claims
Several legal deadlines may apply to a dog bite injury claim. These are called the statute of limitations in California. Missing an applicable filing deadline may bar recovery.
If the dog was owned by a government employee acting within their job, or the bite occurred on government property under circumstances implicating public-entity liability, a formal government tort claim must be presented to the correct public entity within six months under Government Code § 911.2(a). That claim must be presented and either rejected or deemed rejected before any lawsuit against the public entity can be filed. For Butte County, filing directly with the County is the required pre-suit step.
If the six-month deadline has already passed, do not assume the claim is automatically over. California law provides a limited procedure for seeking permission to present a late claim, generally subject to a one-year outer period and other statutory requirements.
If the victim is under 18, the two-year personal injury statute under CCP § 335.1 is generally tolled during minority under CCP § 352(a). The six-month government-claim deadline is different. If a minor misses that deadline, an application for permission to present a late claim may generally be made within one year after accrual under Government Code § 911.4, and the public entity must grant the application if the injured person was a minor throughout the six-month claim-presentation period under § 911.6(b)(2).
Evidence preservation is urgent regardless of the deadline. The Chico Animal Control bite report, the dog owner’s vaccination and licensing records, park surveillance footage, and witness statements are all time-sensitive. Arash Law sends preservation demand letters at the start of every case to ensure critical evidence is not lost before the claim is resolved.
Dog Bite And Strict Liability Cases We Handled
The results below are representative personal injury outcomes from Arash Law’s case history. These are a combination of dog-related cases and other strict-liability cases that may have elements applicable to dog-bite claims in Chico.
Past results are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of your case. Every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved.
Talk To Arash Law About Your Chico Dog Bite Case
You do not need to figure out the legal process while you are still recovering. Arash Law handles every aspect of the claim: from filing the animal control report to communicating with insurers to preparing for litigation at the North Butte County Courthouse if that is what it takes to achieve a fair result.
Arash Law works on a contingency fee basis: you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. The fee percentage varies depending on the stage at which the case resolves. Cases resolved before litigation is filed carry a lower rate; cases that proceed to trial carry a higher rate. The exact percentage is set out in the written retainer agreement you receive before signing, consistent with California Business & Professions Code § 6147.
Our Chico injury law firm represents clients throughout Butte County and the North State, including Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, Biggs, Richvale, Vina, Yuba City, Red Bluff, Corning, and Orland, serving clients in Butte, Yuba, Tehama, Glenn, Plumas, and Sutter Counties.
Call (888) 488-1391, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for a free case evaluation.
Why Chico Dog Bite Victims Choose Arash Law
Not every dog bite lawyer knows the difference between a Chico Animal Control report and a Butte County Animal Services report, or why that distinction can make or break a claim. Choosing the right attorney means choosing one who already understands the local terrain, both legal and geographic, before your case begins.
Dog bite cases that cannot be resolved through negotiation proceed to the North Butte County Courthouse in Chico. Arash Law prepares each case as if it will go to trial, which changes what insurers are willing to offer at the negotiating table.
Arash Law also represents Chico residents injured in related circumstances beyond dog attacks. Our Chico personal injury lawyers can evaluate injury claims throughout the area, including incidents near Hooker Oak Park, Community Park, and along Chico streets.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Bites In Chico
After a dog bite, victims may have questions. From whether a friendship with the dog’s owner should stop you from filing to what happens to the dog afterward. Here are straight answers, grounded in the specific laws and agencies that govern dog bite claims in Chico.
Does The Dog Owner Have To Have Known The Dog Was Dangerous?
No. California does not require any prior bite history or knowledge of aggression. Under Civil Code § 3342(a), strict liability attaches the moment a dog bites someone who is lawfully present, including at a public park, on a sidewalk, at a neighbor’s home, or anywhere else they had a right to be. Prior bites or documented aggressive behavior strengthen the case and may support an argument for punitive damages, but they are not required to establish liability.
What If The Dog Belongs To A Friend, Neighbor, Or Family Member?
What If The Bite Happened At A Chico Park Or On A Public Trail?
You can still pursue a dog bite claim if the attack happened at a public park or trail in Chico. California Civil Code § 3342 generally makes a dog owner strictly liable when their dog bites someone in a public place. That means the same rule can apply at locations such as Bidwell Park, DeGarmo Park, Community Park, or other public areas in Chico. You generally do not need to prove that the dog had bitten someone before or that the owner knew it was dangerous.
Chico’s leash and off-leash rules may also matter. For example, CARD allows dogs off-leash only in designated locations and during specified hours, while the City of Chico maintains separate rules for Bidwell Park. A violation of an applicable leash or control rule may provide additional evidence of negligence, depending on how the incident occurred.
The fact that the bite occurred on city property or other public property does not, by itself, make a government agency responsible for the injury. Claims against a public entity require an independent legal basis under California law and may also be subject to the Government Claims Act’s shorter claim-presentation deadlines.
Will The Dog Be Euthanized?
Not automatically. Under 17 C.C.R. § 2606, animal control can quarantine a dog involved in a bite for 10 days to monitor for rabies, regardless of its health or vaccination status. Chico Animal Control handles quarantine for bites within city limits; Butte County Department of Animal Services handles unincorporated areas. Euthanasia and testing are allowed only in certain circumstances, not as a default. Separate dangerous-dog proceedings may address ongoing public-safety risk, but that process is separate from your injury claim.
Can I Still File A Case If I Was Bitten But The Dog Was On A Leash?
Yes. Civil Code § 3342(a) does not require the dog to be off-leash. Whether the dog was on a leash, on a chain, in a yard, or in the owner’s arms at the moment of the bite is not a defense to strict liability. The core questions are whether the defendant owned the dog, whether it bit the claimant, and whether the claimant was lawfully present. If yes to all three, the requirements for strict liability are generally satisfied, subject to applicable statutory exceptions and defenses.
What Evidence Do I Need To Support My Claim?
The more documentation you have, the stronger the claim. Key evidence in a Chico dog bite case may include:
- Medical records and bills from your emergency visit, urgent care, follow-up treatment, specialist appointments, and any scar evaluation or reconstructive surgery consultations.
- Photographs of the wound (taken on the day of the bite and on subsequent days as the wound changes). Photographs of the location, whether near Upper Park Road in Bidwell Park, at a Chico apartment complex, or at a private home, may also be relevant.
- The Chico Animal Control bite report for bites within city limits, or the Butte County Animal Services report for bites in unincorporated areas.
- Witness contact information from anyone who saw the dog bite or attack.
- The dog owner’s contact information and any information about the dog’s insurance.
- Apartment or rental management communications if the bite occurred in a rental property, including prior complaints, lease terms regarding pets, and management notifications.
- Delivery records or work-route documentation if you were on a professional delivery or service call.
Arash Law handles evidence gathering and preservation as part of the case, including litigation hold letters to the City of Chico Public Works Park Division or the appropriate local park agency if surveillance footage exists at the bite location.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Dog Bite Lawyer?
Usually, nothing upfront. Arash Law handles dog bite cases on contingency. You pay no upfront legal fees. The fee percentage varies depending on the stage at which the case resolves: cases settled before litigation is filed carry a lower rate, and cases that proceed to trial carry a higher rate. The exact percentage is set out in the written retainer agreement you receive before signing, consistent with California Business & Professions Code § 6147. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee. The initial case evaluation is free.
Get A Free Case Evaluation From Arash Law
If you or someone in your family was bitten or attacked by a dog anywhere in Chico or Butte County, the time to act is now. Evidence like Chico Animal Control bite reports and park surveillance footage can disappear quickly, and some deadlines are shorter than you may expect. If a public entity or government employee may be involved, shorter claim deadlines apply, and missing them generally forecloses the claim against the public entity.
Arash Law serves clients throughout the North State and offers a free, no-obligation case evaluation. You explain what happened. We review the facts and walk you through how Chico dog bite claims work in a free case evaluation. From there, we handle the legal process while you focus on recovery.
Arash Law: MAKE THEM PAY, CALL AK.
Call (888) 488-1391, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The case results and testimonials presented on this page are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of your case. Every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contacting Arash Law does not create an attorney-client relationship until a retainer agreement is signed.
