As stated above, under California Law, dog owners are liable for money damages for injuries resulting from dog bites and dog attacks. The law covers anyone bitten by a dog in a public place or while lawfully in a private place, including the dog owner's property. Contrary to popular belief, in California, there is no “ one free bite rule ”. This means that we can recover money damages for you whether or not the dog has a previous history of prior bites or attacks.