Dog Bite

Dog bites often result in severe injuries and high medical bills. In New Jersey, determining what parties could be liable for your injuries is an important step towards receiving just compensation. When victims understand the state’s laws, they are in a better position to be able to hold all potentially negligent parties responsible. Strict Liability for… Continue reading Who Is Liable for a Dog Bite?

Children are some of the most common victims of dog bites. According to the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, “An estimated 3.9 million people suffer a dog bite in the United States (US) annually, with nearly 850,000 seeking some degree of medical care. Rates of dog-bite related Emergency Department (ED) visits are highest among pediatric patients, representing 158… Continue reading Top Tips for Teaching Children to Avoid Dog Bites

Dog bites can leave victims with horrific injuries, especially when the dog attacks a person’s face. According to the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, “Dog bite injuries remain a public health concern for two key reasons: the physical threat to health following attack and the infective sequelae a canine bite can incur. Facial bite injuries can result… Continue reading How to Secure Compensation for New Jersey Facial Dog Bite Victims

Dog bites can leave victims with traumatic and life-long injuries. If you’ve been bitten by a dog in the state of New Jersey, it is important to take certain steps in order to protect your rights. Victims should document their injuries, which is a crucial step in helping to build a strong civil case. Proper documentation… Continue reading How to Document Your Injuries for a Dog Bite Lawsuit

Dog bites can leave victims with traumatic injuries and extensive medical bills. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, “The average cost of a dog bite-related inpatient stay was $18,200 (table 2), about 50 percent higher than the cost of the average injury-related hospitalization ($12,100). The average length of stay was 3.3 days—more than… Continue reading How Much Is a Dog Bite Case Worth?

Like many people, you may be an animal lover. In contrast, you may be someone who is deathly afraid of dogs. In either case, a dog bite often represents a painful and alarming injury. Unfortunately, some dog bites are so severe that they result in fatalities. Consider the sad story of a woman mauled to… Continue reading What are Your Legal Rights as a Dog Bite Victim?

Most Americans love dogs and consider them as an important part of their family. However, as loveable as most of these pets may be, some are vicious and can cause serious injuries to unsuspecting humans, even when not provoked. Dog bite injuries and fatalities continue to be a problem. In 2014, 42 dog bite-related fatalities… Continue reading Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Dog Bite