Have You Sustained Serious Injuries from a Dog Bite?
Contact Our Manhattan Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend, and are unanimously
agreed upon as some of the most loyal, loving, and sociable pets. Although
the majority of dogs are friendly and approachable, some are not.
When a dog attacks or bites a person, it can lead to a variety of
severe injuries. In addition, a dog bite is also an incredibly traumatizing experience
that can leave victims emotionally scarred for the rest of their lives.
If you or a loved one has been attacked by a dog, you may be entitled
to recover damages for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, medical
treatment, psychological distress, lost wages, and additional financial hardship.
At Loscalzo & Loscalzo, P.C., our personal injury lawyers have been
handling dog bite cases in Manhattan for over 48 years.
Contact our firm today.
An Unfortunately Common Experience
Over four million people are killed or seriously injured in a dog bite
attack every year. Bites can lead to a variety of painful and long-lasting
injures that often require medical attention, hospitalization, or surgery.
This includes:
- Permanent scarring
- Disfigurement
- Broken or fractured bones
- Infections or disease
- Puncture wounds
- Deep cuts or lacerations
- Nerve damage
- Rabies
- Death
Manhattan Dog Bite Laws – the One Bite Rule
All dog bite victims in Manhattan are protected by law. Manhattan has a
“one bite rule” which states that if a dog is not considered
dangerous and does not have a propensity to attack, then the dog owner
will not be held liable for damages for a first attack. However, if the
owner acted negligently and failed to restrain or control the dog, then
he or she will still be held liable for the injury, even if it was a first attack.
The “one bite rule” does not apply if the dog is considered
dangerous or to have a propensity to attack. If the victim can prove that
the dog has a dangerous nature, or that the dog owner knew or should have
known about the dog’s dangerous nature, then the victim will be
entitled to damages.
How Our Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyers Help
If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog, the most important thing
you should do is seek immediate medical attention. A doctor can treat
your injuries and ensure that your condition does not worsen.
Once you have received medical attention, the next step is to contact a
Manhattan dog bite attorney who has extensive experience handling cases
of this nature. At Loscalzo & Loscalzo, P.C., we have the resources
and skills to competently and effectively represent you in court.