UCLA Law Trained Attorneys in Tarzana
California Civil Code Section 3342 does not require you to prove the dog was dangerous or that the owner was negligent. If a dog bit you while you were lawfully present, the owner is strictly liable. Full stop. This is not a negligence case where you have to prove fault. The bite itself is the proof.
Tarzana has residential streets where dogs are frequently walked off-leash or left unsecured in front yards. Dog bites here often involve children playing outside, joggers on residential streets, and delivery workers entering properties. Arya moves quickly to document the injuries, identify the owner's homeowner's insurance, and file the claim before the insurer tries to minimize the severity. Tarzana cases go to Van Nuys Courthouse West.
UCLA-Trained Attorneys, Not a Call Center
I grew up in the San Fernando Valley, graduated from El Camino Real High School and UCLA Law School, and I've spent my career representing people who were hurt because someone else wasn't paying attention. I take these cases personally because I've watched families in this community deal with the aftermath of serious crashes. If you were injured, I want to hear what happened.
What We Already Know When You Call
The high-risk corridors, the trauma hospitals, the filing deadlines, and the legal rules that apply to your case. This is the baseline knowledge we bring to every Tarzana injury claim.
California's dog bite statute holds owners strictly liable for injuries caused by their dog biting someone in a public place or lawfully on private property. There is no "one free bite" defense. The owner is liable even if the dog has never shown aggression before.
California CCP §335.1 gives you two years from the date of the bite to file a lawsuit. Medical care and documentation must begin immediately — delayed treatment weakens the link between the bite and your injuries and gives insurers room to dispute severity.
What We Know About Tarzana
- Medical corridor on Reseda Blvd:Tarzana Treatment Centers and several specialist practices are clustered here. Proximity to the right providers matters: how injuries are documented in medical records directly affects case value.
- Reseda Blvd commercial strip:Dense retail and restaurant corridor with high pedestrian volume. Premises incidents here involve commercial landlords and national tenants with professional claims teams.
- High rental density:Significant apartment and rental property stock means landlord defendants are common. Property management company insurance structures require a different approach than individual homeowner claims.
- LA County jurisdiction (Chatsworth / Van Nuys):Cases file at Chatsworth or Van Nuys Courthouse depending on case type. We know the local bench and how to prepare a file for this venue.
- US-101 / Reseda Blvd interchange:A consistent multi-vehicle crash corridor. Incidents here often involve multiple insurance policies, and identifying all of them early is part of how we build your case.
Major Accidents in the Area
Ventura Boulevard and Reseda Boulevard experience significant congestion, particularly near shopping centers and the US-101 interchange during peak hours. These conditions create dangerous merging zones and congested areas.
City surface streets like Ventura Boulevard, Reseda Boulevard, Vanowen Street, Oxnard Street are hotspots for T-bone collisions, rear-end crashes, and pedestrian strikes, especially during rush hours and school drop-off/pick-up times.
We've helped victims injured in:
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents near Ventura Boulevard shops.
- Delivery vehicle collisions in residential zones like Orange Grove, Deep Valley and Tarzana Hills.
- School zone crashes near Tarzana Elementary School and Gaspar de Portola Middle School.
- Pedestrian accidents near Ventura Boulevard Retail Corridor.
- Dog Bites in the Tarzana Hills and Corbin Palms neighborhoods.
Compensation Available in Your Case
Dog bite victims are entitled to compensation for every aspect of the injury, from emergency care to long-term scarring and emotional trauma. Here is what California law covers.
Medical Expenses
Emergency care at Providence Tarzana Medical Center, wound treatment, antibiotics, tetanus shots, plastic surgery, and counseling for trauma.
Lost Wages
Work missed during recovery from bite wounds. Infected bites or bites requiring surgery can keep you out for weeks or longer.
Pain & Suffering
The terror of a dog attack and the physical pain of the injuries. Ongoing anxiety around dogs and public spaces is common and compensable.
Scarring & Disfigurement
Bite scars on visible areas like the face, neck, and arms command significant damages. Children who are bitten often face scarring that affects them for life.
Future Medical Costs
Scar revision surgery, reconstructive procedures, physical therapy for hand or arm damage, and ongoing psychological treatment for anxiety and PTSD.
Punitive Damages
Available when the owner was aware their dog had aggressive tendencies but failed to restrain it properly. Prior complaints to animal control strengthen this claim.
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818-224-7940What to Do After a Dog Bite
Dog bite injuries can be serious — infected, scarred, and emotionally traumatic. These steps protect your health and your legal claim.
Get to safety and call 911
Call 911 and also report the bite to LA Animal Services. An official bite report creates a government record of the incident.
Seek emergency medical care
Get to Providence Tarzana or the nearest ER right away. Dog bites can cause deep tissue damage, and infection risk increases with every hour of delay.
Photograph injuries immediately
Photograph all wounds before they're cleaned or bandaged. Include photos of torn clothing and the location where the bite occurred.
Identify the dog and owner
Get the owner's name, address, and contact information. Request vaccination records. If the dog ran off, ask nearby residents or businesses if they recognize it.
Contact Westwood Law
Arya Firoozmand represents Tarzana dog bite victims and pursues claims through the owner's homeowners' or renters' insurance. Strict liability means you don't need to prove the dog was known to be dangerous.