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June 2, 2022

Many Americans are bitten by a dog every year, with many of those bites inflicting injuries severe enough to require medical care. If you have been bitten by someone else’s dog badly enough to need treatment, can you pursue a legal claim to recover compensation for your medical expenses and/or other losses?  What Are Your Rights for Filing A Lawsuit after a Dog Bite? If you are bitten by somebody else’s dog and have incurred financial or personal losses as a result – including medical expenses, lost wages or income, or pain and suffering – you may have the right…

April 6, 2018

It has been said, and proven time and time again, that dog is a man’s best friend. They are smart, cute and loyal pets and can be your most loyal companion if raised correctly.Unfortunately, with as many dogs as there are in the world that are well-behaved, there are many that are not. There are also plenty of instances where a well-behaved dog ends up doing something out of character that can lead to the injury of a person.In these instances, there are laws in place that dictate liability. Strict Liability for Dog Bites in New Jersey In the state…

December 18, 2013

With 112 cases of rabid animals in NJ from January to June, according to the state’s health officials, it appears that getting bit by an animal in the Garden State is just as likely as ever. Of those 112 instances, 13 were in Middlesex County, and the county’s Office of Health Services has recommended that anyone who has been bitten by a wild or domestic animal thoroughly wash the bite with soap and water. Then, report the incident immediately to their local health department.