New Jersey Lawyer:
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
It may have occurred when you were in the dog owner's yard, on a street, or in a public park. The dog may have been on the leash or may not have had a collar. You may have been knocked down and scratched, received a puncture wound which became infected, or have been mauled. You may not know whether the dog was vaccinated for rabies. You may have been delivering a package, or your child may have been playing in your yard. Whatever the circumstances of the attack, under New Jersey law the dog's owner or handler is responsible for your injury from the bite.
Particularly if your claim is against a neighbor, a business associate, or a friend, you may find it awkward to file a lawsuit. Depending on the extent of your injuries and the trauma you experienced, you may not be prepared to handle even a simple claim. You do not have to do this alone. We urge you to protect your right to recover full compensation for your loss.
Have an attorney evaluate your dog bite injury claim
If you or your child was bitten by a dog it is important that you talk to an attorney at the first opportunity. If you would like to discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer at our Red Bank firm, The Law Offices of John F. Marshall, please contact us to arrange a free consultation.
If we take your case we will see you get the proper medical treatment, find out as much as we can about the dog that bit you, get witness statements regarding your attack and the dog's previous behavior, and identify sources of compensation for your loss. Our attorneys will build a strong case and aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve.
Our lawyers have extensive experience recovering compensation for victims of dog bites. Most notably, attorney John F. Marshall won what is the largest dog bite verdict in the history of Monmouth County Superior Court.
Compensation for dog bites in New Jersey
Under New Jersey law, the victim of a dog bite or animal attack is entitled to damages including compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent scarring and disfigurement.
More information related to dog bite injuries
Free consultation — have our attorney evaluate your claim
If you or a member of your family was injured in an animal attack or bitten by a dog, it is important to have a lawyer with experience in similar cases review your claim. Protect your right to recover full compensation for your loss. Call 1-732-450-8300 or e-mail our Red Bank office to arrange a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney.
Se habla español. At The John F. Marshall Law Offices in Red Bank, our personal injury lawyers represent clients from Newark, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, Hamilton, and other communities throughout New Jersey.
