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Dogs are a common household pet in America, and many families enjoy spending time with their canine friends. Obviously, dogs are still animals and occasionally bite. A dog bite can result in significant wounds and disfigurement. Fortunately, if a dog bit you, you might be entitled to financial recompense. Many of the losses associated with your injury can be covered by the damages available in such instances. Contact one of our Fair Lawn dog bite lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. 201-231-7847 to consult with an experienced South Jersey dog bite attorney about obtaining just compensation for your losses.
Dog attacks can result in severe injury. The following are a few typical ailments linked to dog bites:
Dogs can hurt someone by biting them, but they can also scratch them or knock them over, which can lead to injuries from falls. Some dogs will even actively pursue and attack a person, creating terrifying situations and serious injuries. These injuries can be expensive to treat and call for surgery, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Sadly, children make up a large portion of dog bite victims. Children are the victims of around half of dog bites that result in injuries, maybe in part because they do not know how to act around a strange dog.
When it comes to dog bites, New Jersey is a strict liability state. Strict responsibility states that the owner will be responsible even if you are unable to demonstrate that their actions were careless. If a dog that has always been friendly suddenly bites you, for example, the owner will still be responsible even though they had no reason to suspect the dog would cause harm to anyone else.
There is a “one-bite rule” in some states. In the case of the example above, the “one-bite rule” essentially means that the owner would not be held accountable for an unanticipated first bite. New Jersey residents are not afforded this one-time bite clause. Additionally, you may sue more than one person if the dog is owned by multiple persons.
The owner will likely still be responsible if the attack happens when the dog is with a dog walker or another non-owner.
Even though you might be hesitant to file a dog bite injury claim, keep in mind that the effects of a dog bite can occasionally be serious and very costly.
To protect your right to compensation, you should speak with our team of Fair Lawn personal injury lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. as soon as possible if you or a loved one in New Jersey experienced a serious injury as a result of a dog bite. Call or email us right away to set up your free initial appointment to go over your case’s alternatives.
If you provoked the dog, the owner can be exempt from culpability in a dog bite prosecution. The court may rule that the dog behaved in defense of itself or its owner if you attacked the dog or attempted to harm it.
If you annoyed or pestered the dog before to the occurrence, even if you did not attack it violently, this may minimize the owner’s liability.
The average cost of dog bite claims in the US is over $43,000. The average claim in New Jersey is a little higher, at over $47,000. Of course, the precise details of each case, such as the seriousness of the harm, will determine the actual damages.
If your injury claim is successful, you may be entitled to damages for the following:
There is no cap on how much compensatory damages you can receive in New Jersey. States frequently impose limitations on compensation for pain and suffering. None of these ceilings on the aforementioned types of compensation are in effect in New Jersey.
Punitive damages, however, are capped in New Jersey. Punitive damages are not an acceptable form of payment. Punitive damages, on the other hand, will punish offenders for egregious behavior or excessive negligence, such as if they taught their canines to attack savagely.
Five times the compensatory damages, or $350,000, is the upper limit for punitive damages. If the compensatory damages in your case are extremely high, the law will allow the plaintiff to recover the greater of the two sums, thus you could get significantly more money than $350,000.
Tens of thousands of dollars in damages for a dog bite claim would be difficult for many people to pay. Other defendants will not be able to afford those expenses in any way. Thankfully, the defendant will frequently have insurance that will pay for the cost of the losses.
The associated losses are frequently covered by homeowner’s insurance. Other contracts that might protect against these harms include
If the owner of the dog possesses homeowner insurance, it is possible that this coverage includes a clause for bodily injury liability. The coverage amounts will, of course, change depending on how much insurance the defendant carries.
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It can be scary to file a lawsuit, but you probably have choices if another person’s dog causes you substantial harm. To find out how a committed South Jersey dog bite attorney from our office may assist you in pursuing your legal claim, get in touch with one of our very own Fair Lawn dog bite lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. today.
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A family may file a wrongful death claim against the owner of the dog if a fatal injury occurs due to a dog bite. In these cases, a family will be compensated for damages related to losing a loved one. Compensation may come in the form of
-funeral costs, -Loss of wages due to the grieving process -loss of togetherness, -and other substantial damages.
In New Jersey, you have two years from the date of the attack to file a dog bite claim. Courts may prevent you from pursuing compensation if you wait too long to file your claim, even if your claim is valid. In the case of a wrongful death lawsuit, the statute of limitations usually expires at the time the victim passes away. If you need assistance filing your claim, reach out to our South Jersey dog bite attorney at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. today.
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