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Although the legislation is rather intricate, dog bite victims in New Jersey may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. Depending on the type of harm, the dog’s dangerous tendencies, and the owner’s negligence, the plaintiff-victim may be entitled to a variety of damages. According to New Jersey law, you might be eligible to receive compensation if a dog bit you. Work with our team of knowledgeable Paterson dog bite lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. who have expertise handling cases like yours if you want to make sure that your case is litigated properly.

Responsibility For Serious Injury Caused By Dog Bite Injuries In New Jersey

Depending on the type of your injuries, as a plaintiff, your claims (and potential damage recovery) may vary. Simply put, if you suffer a serious injury, you will be eligible for a wider range of damages than if you suffer a minor one.

In New Jersey, severe injury is any physical harm that results in fractured bones or disfiguring lacerations needing several sutures or cosmetic surgery If you matched this definition, you may be eligible to get a complete recovery of your damages. On the other hand, if your injury was small, you can still sue the property owner but you will only be able to get compensation for your medical costs.

Liability For Dangerous Dogs In New Jersey

You are entitled to compensation for all relevant losses, including but not limited to 

• lost wages
• diminished future earning potential
• medical costs
• pain and suffering
• mental anguish, and more

If you were hurt by a “dangerous dog” as defined by the New Jersey dangerous dog legislation, Contact one of our very own trusted Paterson personal injury lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.  and receive a free consultation today

What Makes A Dog Dangerous?

A dog is considered dangerous if:

• The defendant’s dog caused serious injury or death without due cause.
• Caused severe injury or death to another pet without being provoked while out of the eyesight of the owner or their care
• Attacked a human without due cause

Also, the dangerous dog must have a history of attacking people without being provoked or showing a tendency to do so. You simply need to establish that the dog was actively attacking, proving its dangerous propensity, rather than that the dog actually finished the attack and caused harm in the past.

Defenses in Dog Bite Injury Cases in Paterson, New Jersey

Two main defenses used in dog bite injury cases are

• Trespassing
• Provocation 

In most cases, the victim’s trespass or their own negligence can be used as a defense against liability under New Jersey’s dog bite law. As a defense, negligence can be used to reduce a defendant’s financial responsibility to a dog bite victim in New Jersey.

About Paterson, N.J.

The main attraction at Great Falls National Park is the Great Falls of the Passaic River. In 2011, the National Park Service took over care of the falls and the parkland around them. In terms of volume and width, the 77-foot-high falls are second only to Niagara Falls east of the Mississippi River. Hinchliffe Stadium is one of the few places where Negro League baseball is still played. It is part of the park district.

Alexander Hamilton and a group called the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures started the town of Paterson in 1792. The Great Falls of the Passaic River powered the factories and mills in the city, which was the first planned industrial center in the United States. Hamilton first saw the falls when he was in the Continental Army with George Washington. The city became a major center for industry. The city was where guns and trains were made. A lot of the manufacturing has left the city, but some businesses like custom furniture builders have stayed. During the times when the city was doing well, it became known for its silk mills, which gave it the nickname “Silk City.”

Dominican, Puerto Rican, Peruvian, Mexican, and Colombian make up some of the top nationalities in Paterson, but there are also about 4,200 people of Arab descent in the city. Most of them live in the southern part of the city, where there is one of the highest concentrations of Arab Americans in the country. Most of them are from Palestinian, Syrian, or Jordanian families.

Consult With A Knowledgeable Paterson Dog Bite Attorney Today

Despite the fact that dog bite injury litigation may at first seem simple, the specifics of your injuries can soon give rise to complicated issues that call for persistent, knowledgeable counsel to get a favorable outcome. When seeking legal assistance, it’s crucial to speak with a lawyer who has a proven track record of success handling dog bite injury litigation. Without sufficient experience navigating the difficulties of New Jersey dog bite litigation, your case will not be successfully resolved in your favor by attorneys.

The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.’s attorneys have tried over 100 cases to verdict and have a long list of successful case outcomes, including those involving dog bite injuries. All around New Jersey, we have successfully litigated matters. To arrange a free consultation with one of the Paterson dog bite lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., call 201-231-7847 or use the online form.

The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has office locations nearby at:

• Rochelle Park: 340 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 — (201) 231-7847
• Englewood Cliffs: 560 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 1000-A, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 — (201) 734-3763
• Montclair: 18-20 Lackawanna Plaza, Suite 200, Montclair, NJ 07042 — (973) 381-8410

Contact our Rochelle Park office today at (201) 231-7847 or our Englewood Cliffs office at 201-734-3763 for a free consultation.

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