New Brunswick Dog Bite Lawyer
When dogs attack, the damage can be significant. It is important to recognize your rights and legal options as a dog bite injury victim in New Brunswick. The owner of the pet or another party, such as a property owner, may be responsible for paying for your medical bills and other losses. Contact a New Brunswick personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., for a free consultation about your case.
Why Choose Our Dog Bite Lawyer in New Brunswick?
- We will never leave you in the dark about your case. We prioritize open, honest and frequent communication with our personal injury clients for optimal peace of mind.
- Our law firm has proven its ability to achieve exceptional results for clients. We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injured victims.
- You won’t pay us unless we win your dog bite injury case. Our attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis, with $0 charged upfront for our legal services.
How a Lawyer Can Help With Your Dog Bite Case
Dog bite injuries can be severely physically and emotionally damaging. While trying to recover from a dog attack, you may not wish to take on the complicated legal process of holding someone responsible. A dog bite attorney in New Brunswick can take over your claim for you to ensure the best possible results using personalized legal strategies.
A dog bite lawyer in New Brunswick will thoroughly investigate the incident, collect evidence to support your dog bite injury claim, hire highly qualified experts to testify and take over negotiations with insurance providers on your behalf to ensure fair results. You can trust the entirety of your legal claim to a lawyer while you focus on what matters most.
Actions to Take After Suffering a Dog Bite in New Brunswick
Dog attacks can result in severe injuries, including puncture wounds, lacerations, muscle and soft-tissue damage, nerve damage, and permanent scarring or disfigurement. If you get bitten by a dog in New Brunswick, take the following actions to protect yourself and your rights:
- Seek medical attention immediately to help prevent infections.
- Get the pet owner’s name and contact information.
- Collect witness statements, if available.
- Report the bite to your local animal control authority.
- Contact an attorney without delay for legal advice.
A personal injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., can help you navigate the process of securing fair compensation for your medical expenses, property repairs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
What Are New Jersey’s Dog Bite Laws?
New Jersey operates under a “strict liability” dog bite law. Dog owners are held responsible for injuries caused by their dogs, regardless of whether the owner was negligent or failed to use reasonable care to protect the victim. Under this law, you can qualify for compensation from the pet owner’s insurance provider without having to prove negligence or fault.
Most dog bite injury claims are paid out by property insurance companies. Pets in New Jersey are classified as the property of their owners. If the dog owner involved in your case has homeowners or renters insurance, this could potentially be used to pay for your bills and losses. Otherwise, you may be able to hold the pet owner directly liable.
Another option could be to hold a property owner, controller or landlord accountable for the dog attack. If a landlord knew or had reason to know that a dangerous dog was being harbored on the premises, for example, the landlord could share responsibility for the attack. An attorney can investigate your accident to identify all of your recovery options.
Bitten By a Dog in New Brunswick? Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If you or someone you love was recently attacked by a dog in New Brunswick or the surrounding area, contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., for a no-cost, no-pressure consultation with one of our experienced dog bite injury attorneys. We will act quickly to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve. Call us at (201) 928-0300 24/7.