Los Angeles & Orange County Dog Bite Attorneys

Experienced Southern California Dog Bite Lawyers

If you have been injured by a dog, you are probably curious as to how much it will cost to hire a dog bite attorney. Our Los Angeles and Orange County dog bite lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay anything up front for your dog bite claim. We will advance all legal costs needed to build your case, including hiring a private investigator, gathering information and more, as needed, and will only collect our fees if we attain a settlement for you.

Our fees are a percentage of the overall settlement you receive. This also means that you will not see your entire settlement go to attorney fees. A set percentage will cover our legal fees and the rest will go to you. After all, you need your settlement so you can get the medical attention you need and move on with your life. Our attorneys are skilled in negotiating the maximum settlement possible from the insurance company and will do whatever we can do avoid going to court, where time and legal expenses are increased.

Attorney Fees vs. Insurance Settlement Offers

If you choose not to hire a dog bite attorney and decide to negotiate with the insurance company yourself, a situation is likely to occur that will leave you with only a small portion of the settlement you deserve. An insurance adjuster may offer you a settlement worth only 10-20% of your claim. You may need to accept this settlement if you do not have the knowledge and resources available to effectively make a stand and negotiate a larger amount.

On the other hand, if you work with a knowledgeable dog bite lawyer, you can get 100% of your claim amount. Even with the attorney fees deducted, this is still more than you would have seen if you had accepted the small initial settlement offered by the insurance adjuster. For instance, if the legal fees were 33% of the settlement, you would receive 66% of the settlement instead of the 10% or 20% you would have received without the help of a lawyer.

Contact an Orange County dog bite attorney at El Dabe Law Firm today, and get the settlement you deserve.