Animal Attacks

New Jersey Animal Attack Lawyers

Under New Jersey law, animal attacks other than dog bites depend on whether or not the animal is considered a wild or a domestic animal.

If a person is attacked by a domesticated animal, such as a cat or horse, the animal's owners are liable for any damage that their animal causes if the animal trespasses on another's property. Owners must ensure that their animals are restrained from roaming off their premises. Animals must also be leashed when in public. Even if the animal is on the owner's property, the owner may be responsible for any injury caused if the owner knew that the animal had a propensity for violent behavior or had attacked in the past.

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At Aiello, Harris, Devero, Marth & Schiffman, we offer real help and real results to people in Somerset County and throughout North and Central New Jersey who have been harmed by the negligence of wild, domesticated, and exotic pet owners.

If a person is bitten or attacked by a wild animal, such as an alligator or tiger, and that animal is owned by someone, you need only prove that the victim was lawfully on the premises when the dog animal occurred and that the attack caused injury to the plaintiff. The defendant (pet owner or keeper) of the wild animal is strictly liable for all injuries and damages suffered by the plaintiff. Prior knowledge of the viciousness of the animal does not matter.

Animal attack injuries can range from small cuts and puncture wounds to crushed bones, facial disfigurement, and massive infection. Frequently, reconstructive surgery is needed to correct the damage. Our attorneys will fight hard to get you compensation for not just medical costs and lost income, but also for the pain, suffering, and psychological trauma you've experienced as a result of the attack. We are fully committed to this and are determined to prevail on your behalf.

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If you or someone in your immediate family has been injured by someone else's "pet," call Aiello, Harris, Devero, Marth & Schiffman, P.C. at (908) 561-5577 or contact us online at any of our North and Central New Jersey law offices for a free consultation and an experienced assessment of your claim.