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Every day, dog owners are out and about, walking their dogs for exercise or bringing them to the park to play. And while many dog owners are responsible and keep their pets on a short leash, others do not. Dogs running loose, dogs jumping on others, dogs chasing other dogs — these are all daily occurrences. Regardless of how you feel about these furry friends, you have the right to be protected from these animals harming you. So if you were attacked by a stranger’s dog, a family member’s dog, or an employer’s dog, you have rights under personal injury law. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. shares more than 120 years of experience, and our knowledgeable Englewood Cliffs dog bite accident lawyer has handled all types of dog bite accident claims with favorable outcomes.
New Jersey has “strict liability” for dog bites, which means that a dog’s owner is held liable for any injuries caused by the dog bite. Under strict liability, the owner is liable even if the owner took measures to protect others from the dog, warned others, or used reasonable care to restrain the dog.
Our trusted Englewood Cliffs dog bite lawyer aggressively pursues full compensation for victims of dog bite accidents. Dog bite victims may recover any of the following losses and more, which are known as “damages”:
Learn what level of compensation you may be eligible to recover for your dog bite accident; schedule a free, no obligation case evaluation with The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.
Every state establishes their own laws and statutes concerning dog bites. In New Jersey, a dog owner whose dog inflicts bodily injury on a person or kills a person when the dog is unleashed or unrestrained in a park, residential neighborhood, or other public open space faces criminal liability. The dog owner may also face criminal liability if they do not comply with court-imposed requirements.
Dog owners can be held liable for any dog bite injuries that take place when someone is bitten in a private place, as well as when an attack occurs when a person is lawfully in a public place. Liability applies even if there are no prior indications that the dog may be vicious, and if the owner had no prior knowledge of any former vicious behavior on the part of the dog.
In New Jersey, victims of dog bites have two years from the time of the incident to file a personal injury claim in the civil courts. A failure to meet this statutory deadline may result in having your case dismissed outright, which means you will have lost the opportunity to recover any compensation for your losses.
The knowledgeable Englewood Cliffs dog bite accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has a full understanding of New Jersey laws pertaining to dog bite accidents. Our dedicated legal team advocates on behalf of those who have been injured, protecting their rights and recovering full compensation for their accident injuries. Our skilled legal team is available to answer your questions and explain the accident claims process; contact our office to schedule your consultation today.
The borough of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey is located in Bergen County. Englewood Cliffs sits just across the Hudson River from the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. Serving as home to approximately 5,370 residents, Englewood Cliffs is also the headquarters of several major corporations.
If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, the first step is to report the incident to the police. Doing so documents the accident and also alerts emergency medical professionals to the scene of the accident to treat your dog bite injuries. If possible, take photos of your physical injuries and the dog that attacked you. Reach out to the dog’s owner for their contact information and also write down details about the dog, including the size, breed, coloring, and the dog’s name. Report the dog bite accident to local animal control and consult with an experienced dog bite accident lawyer. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. offers a free case evaluation to dog bite victims in New Jersey; arrange for your no obligation consultation today.
In most cases, yes. If someone is hired to go into someone’s house or onto their property to do work, then the property owner has a responsibility to protect the person from being injured. In the case of a dog accident, the property owner is expected to notify the individual that there is a dog present, and the owner has an obligation to keep the dog away from that individual while they are at the house or on the property performing the agreed upon work.
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