Dog Bites

New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyers

The statistics on dog attacks in America are alarming. Each year there are more than 850,000 dog bites requiring medical attention and over four million dog bites ranging from minor nips to serious maulings. Not all victims are so lucky. In fact, approximately twenty people in the United States die each year as a result of dog attacks. Three out of every five of these victims are children.

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At Aiello Harris, we represent families and individuals in Somerset County and throughout North and Central New Jersey in personal injury claims resulting from dog bites and other types of animal attacks. We strive to maximize our clients' recovery in every case and have repeatedly demonstrated our ability to succeed in even the most challenging and complex injury cases.

Most dog bites are to the face, causing dangers of infection, trauma and scarring. Wounds can be classified as cuts, lacerations, abrasions, crushing wounds, or punctures. These wounds can often result in fractured bones and/or disfiguring scars. Frequently surgical repair is needed. Statistically, children under 10 years of age are at the highest risk for severity of attack and permanent impairments resulting from such an attack.

Under New Jersey law, when you file a dog bite lawsuit, you need only prove that the victim was lawfully on the premises when the dog attack occurred and that the dog attack caused injury to the plaintiff. If an attack occurs somewhere other than on the dog owner's property, such as a public park or street, you need only prove that the dog in question is the same dog that attacked and caused your injuries. The defendant (owner or keeper) of the dangerous dog is strictly liable for all injuries and damages suffered by the plaintiff. Prior knowledge of whether or not it was a vicious dog or an overly aggressive breed does not matter.

Our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys and staff are able to undertake dog bite and leash law violations cases and prevail, convincing juries of the merits of a claim via credible, trustworthy evidence and objective test findings. Let us put that determination to work for you too.

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For a free consultation with an experienced premises liability lawyer, 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.