By Jan K. Seigel | Published March 15, 2017 | Posted in Dog Bites | Tagged Tags: dog owner liability, NJ dog bite statute, one-bite rule | Leave a comment
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What Action Can You Take When a Neighbor’s Dog Bites You?
Although many states allow a dog “one free bite,” New Jersey holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries due to dog bites in most circumstances. So, if your neighbor’s dog bites you, you are entitled to recover compensation for your losses, which can include: Medical bills Loss of income Pain and suffering Disfigurement and/or Read More
Read MoreThe Most Common Accidents That Result in Personal Injuries
Personal injury (or tort law) claims allow victims to receive compensation when another person or entity’s actions caused the injury, whether the actions were intentionally harmful or simply negligent. Many different situations can lead to a personal injury claim, but some are more common than others. The most common types of circumstances and accidents resulting Read More
Read MoreDog Bites: When Man’s Best Friend Attacks
With ownership of an animal comes responsibility for its actions. Recently, pit bull-mix dogs have gained notoriety for their serious and sometimes fatal attacks on young and old across the nation. In August, an 82-year-old Passaic woman walked into her backyard to refill her birdfeeders. An approximately 80-pound pit bull-mix dog jumped a 6-foot fence Read More
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