Legal Advocates for Dog Bite Victims
We think of dogs as devoted pets and people's best friends, but sometimes we forget that dogs are also powerful animals with the capability to cause serious harm. Dogs must be carefully trained and nurtured to prevent them from biting and otherwise attacking humans.
If you've been injured due to a dog bite, you are legally entitled to compensation from the owner for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other serious consequences. At the Seigel Law Firm LLC, our lawyers help injured people in Passaic County, Bergen County and throughout northern New Jersey pursue the results they deserve. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
We are proud to say that we recovered a $7,900,000 premises liability settlement for a 14-year old Paterson resident.
Seeking Compensation for Serious, Long-Term Injuries
In New Jersey, dog owners have strict liability for bites and other injuries caused by their dogs. That means that if you are bitten by a dog, the owner of that dog is legally presumed to be at fault. Often, dog bite injuries are covered by homeowners' insurance, even if the incident did not occur on the dog owner's property.
Our attorneys have helped several New Jersey clients recover significant compensation for their serious dog bite injuries.
We understand how serious dog bites can be, with long-term consequences such as tearing and scarring. Especially for children, the prospect of coping with these consequences for a lifetime is daunting.
Requiring Dog Owners to Behave Responsibly
Unfortunately, especially in areas with crime problems, some people feel safer with dogs that have a tendency to behave viciously toward strangers. Regardless of why someone owns a dog, however, the owner has a responsibility to avoid allowing the dog to bite or otherwise injure visitors, mail carriers and other innocent people.
If you've been injured due to a dog bite, we will work quickly to get your immediate needs attended to while pursuing the full compensation you deserve. Contact us to get our experienced personal injury attorneys working on your case.
