A dog bite can be a serious matter. Children and the elderly are at particular risk. It may seem natural to a child to kiss a dog. This is a risk that should never be taken with an unfamiliar dog. Children's skin is more vulnerable than adults, and scarring injury and disfigurement are lasting injuries. The event and the memory of it are frightening and can dissuade kids from ever again enjoying the company of dogs.
The elderly are not only less able to fend off an animal attack, but they are often knocked down and suffer broken hips and other serious injuries. These injuries are compensable under New Jersey law. While some states do not hold the owner liable unless the animal has attacked before, there is no "one free bite" in New Jersey. "Strict liability" is the standard. Homeowners insurance usually covers the owner's liability.
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The challenge is to show that the dog was not provoked, and that the attack occurred on public property or where the victim had a right to be.
Attorneys at Randall and Randall, LLP, know the law and know our communities. Since 1922 clients have depended on us for advice and representation when they have suffered a personal injury. We are a full-service law firm. As members of the Million Dollar Club, we know how to present an effective case for the compensation that injured accident victims need.
Contact a Bergen County Dog Bite Attorney
When the matter is important, when you want an experienced lawyer from a well-established law firm, contact Randall and Randall, LLP, in Westwood, Bergen County, New Jersey. We are a local, community-based firm that clients have counted on since 1922. We welcome your calls for a free initial consultation.
