Personalized Advocacy for Dog Bite Victims in New Jersey
Dog attacks can result in serious injuries and deformities. In many cases, plastic surgery and other extensive medical treatment may be necessary. If you have been bitten by a dog, you may even spend weeks away from work while you recover and obtain necessary medical treatment. In the meantime, medical bills accumulate and even your regular monthly bills can be difficult to manage. However, if you have been injured as a result of a dog bite, you have a right to compensation for your injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Contact a personal injury attorney at the Iler Law Firm to discuss your rights in a free initial consultation.
New Jersey Dog Bite Laws
Injuries from dog bites and other animal attacks are covered under New Jersey's premises liability laws. If a dog bites or attacks someone who has not trespassed, or who has not provoked the dog, the owner of the dog is responsible for injuries suffered as a result of such an attack. Depending on the extent of the attack, dog bite injuries could include:
- Facial lacerations
- Puncture wounds
- Nerve damage
- Permanent scarring
- Emotional injuries (post traumatic stress disorder)
- Fatal injuries
Often times, animal attacks involve friends, neighbors, family members or children of close friends. It is important to remember that although you may be pursuing a claim against a dog owner who may be a friend, in most cases, compensation will actually be provided through their homeowner's insurance policy. In cases where surgery or other extensive medical treatment is necessary, obtaining compensation is essential to your recovery. Therefore, you should not get tangled in the decision to file a claim against a neighbor or friend. In fact, delays in filing a claim could jeopardize your ability to recover rightful compensation.
Contact Us for a Zealous Advocate in Your Dog Bite Case
If you have suffered a dog bite injury or if your child was bitten by a dog, our lawyers can offer the personalized guidance and advocacy you need. Contact us to schedule your free initial consultation. We have served clients throughout New Jersey for over 40 years and continue to serve injured clients in Monmouth County, Middlesex County and Ocean County.
