Why Pasadena dog bites cases are different
Pasadena's mix of Old Town foot traffic, the 210, 134, and 110 corridors, and Rose Bowl event surges drives a steady stream of car, pedestrian, and rideshare claims.
Local context we account for
- Rear-end and lane-change crashes on the 210 and 134
- Pedestrian incidents along Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue
- Event-day surges around the Rose Bowl
- Cases filed in Los Angeles Superior Court — Pasadena Courthouse (300 East Walnut)
California law that governs your claim
- Filing deadline. Two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. Claims against a city, county, Caltrans, or other public entity require a six-month government claim under §911.2.
- Fault rule. California is a pure comparative negligence state. Even at significant fault, an injured person can still recover — the award is reduced by their share of responsibility.
- Damages. Recovery includes past and future medical care, lost income and earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering.
About dog bites claims
California Civil Code §3342 makes a dog owner strictly liable for bites in public places and lawful visits to private property — no 'one free bite' rule. Most claims are paid by the owner's homeowners or renters insurance. We pursue full recovery for medical care, scarring, and emotional trauma, especially for children.