New York Dog Bite Attorney: White Plains & New York City
The owner of a dog is required to restrain the animal on a leash or within a fence. If a dog is not adequately restrained and bites you, you may have the right to compensation for your injuries, pain, plastic surgery, and permanent scarring. You may also have a claim if you were bitten by a dog which, although leashed, was straining at you, snarling, snapping, or had a past history of violent behavior. In general, New York is a "one bite, strict liability" state when it comes to dog bites. This means that a dog owner is strictly liable for injuries caused by a dog he has reason to believe is vicious due to a previous attack or a propensity to violence. As a result, it's not necessary to show that a dog owner acted negligently - it's only necessary to show that a dog has a history of biting others or viciousness.
If you or someone you know was a victim of an animal attack, and you would like a lawyer to advise you on your rights, contact our White Plains law office and make arrangements for a free consultation with personal injury lawyer Daniel A. Kalish.
Injuries and Dog Bites
The Law Offices of Daniel A. Kalish represents people suffering from the following kinds of injuries due to a dog bite or animal attacks:
- Severe lacerations and scarring
- Disfigurement
- Amputations
- Deep muscle injuries
- Torn ligaments
- Loss of an eye
- Head injuries
- Fatalities
Liability and Dog Bites
People tend to associate certain breeds with vicious behavior. It seems we often hear of a Rottweiler mauling a child, or a pitbull attacking an elderly neighbor. Laws vary by state and city, but in New York, there are no special rules or penalties for certain breeds. Another common misconception is that a dog gets "one free bite." This is not true - if the owner is negligent and does not restrain the dog or take precautions after noticing aggressive behavior, the owner may be held liable for injuries caused by the animal.
Typically, animal attack liability claims are paid by homeowners' insurance or personal liability policies. If the attack involved a guard dog or police dog, other insurance coverage may be available.
Contact Dog Bite Lawyer Daniel A. Kalish Today
The Law Offices of Daniel A. Kalish assists clients in the 5 boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island), Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, Dutchess, Putnam, and White Plains with a full range of personal injury claims. We also handle claims and lawsuits for New York residents who were injured in another state. If we are not the best firm to handle your particular matter, Mr. Kalish will be happy to refer you to a well-qualified colleague.
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Our dog bite lawyers charge no attorneys' fees unless you recover damages. For more information regarding our practice and how we can help you, contact dog bite attorney Daniel A. Kalish today.
