Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Morristown, New Jersey: Dog Bites and Legal Action
In New Jersey, dog owners are legally responsible for injuries caused by their dogs,
regardless of whether the dog had previously acted in a vicious manner. The owner is responsible whether the dog bites someone on private property or on public property. The only exception to this law is when a dog bites a person who is unlawfully on the owner’s private property.
Adults and children who suffer injuries due to dog bites or other domestic animal attacks can seek financial compensation from pet owners for current and future medical care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and any permanent scarring or disfigurement.
Consult With Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
After a serious dog bite or animal attack, the first priority is to seek thorough medical care. As soon as immediate medical needs are under control, it is wise to get advice from knowledgeable personal injury lawyers regarding potential legal options.
The Morristown Law firm of Leonard & Leonard, P.A., has served New Jersey residents for more than 45 years. Our personal injury attorneys fight for your family as if you were part of our own.
Calculating the Financial Impact of Dog Bites and Domestic Animal Attacks
When we represent victims of dog bites or other animal attacks, one of the most important questions is the amount of future medical care that will be necessary. We often work with expert physicians to determine whether additional surgeries will be necessary to minimize scarring. We may also work with psychologists and other experts as necessary to place a dollar value on the short-term and long-range effects of permanent scars or disfigurement.
With this information in hand, we make a financial demand on behalf of our client. We seek out all possible sources of compensation, including the dog owner’s insurance policies and — in some cases — the victim’s own homeowners insurance policies.
Contact Leonard & Leonard for a Free, Confidential Consultation
We offer appointments at our offices in both Morristown and Springfield, NJ. Consultations are always free and confidential. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis, which means that our clients pay no attorneys’ fees unless we achieve a settlement or jury verdict on their behalf.
To make an appointment with an experienced dog bite lawyer, call 973-984-1414 or send us an e-mail.
The experienced personal injury law firm of Leonard & Leonard, P.A. works hard to protect the rights of families and individuals in cases of personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, employment law, traffic violations, and civil rights. They serve clients throughout the state, with offices in Union County and Morris County and the surrounding areas of New Jersey, including cities and communities such as Springfield, Summit, Millburn, Union, Newark, Morristown, Morris Plains, Dover, Sparta, Hackettstown, Irvington, Paterson, Bloomfield, Hackensack, Basking Ridge, East Hanover, Mendham, Randolph, Morris Township, Bernardsville, Plainfield, and Elizabeth, NJ.
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