Utica Dog Bite Lawyers Helping Victims of Dog Attacks Receive Justice

Under the laws of New York state, dog bite injuries fall under the areas of negligence and strict liability. A dog owner is held accountable whenever another individual is injured by the dog. This is true no matter how minor the injury that was suffered. The law stipulates that a dog owner must provide compensation to the injured party.

The attorneys at our law firm understand how traumatic dog bites or other injuries sustained from a dog attack can be to you or a family member. Dog bites cases can leave the victim feeling scared and emotionally scarred for years to come. Furthermore, you most likely have to deal with medical bills, lost wages, along with pain and suffering.

You need Utica personal injury attorney who will fight to see that you receive justice for your injuries. Contact our law offices by calling 315-500-6425 and arranging a time to meet with a dog bite attorney who can explain your legal rights and options.

Who Is Responsible for My Medical Bills if I am the Victim in a Dog Bite Case?

If the dog bite results in injuries requiring the victim to seek medical treatment, the dog owner or individual charged with caring for the dog is held responsible for the medical costs associated with the injury if the dog has already been deemed a “dangerous dog.”

If you are able to prove that the dog has a past history of being dangerous, it will not be necessary to prove negligence. Therefore, you will automatically be awarded medical damages that pertain to your injuries. This condition is upheld by the law regardless of whether or not the dog owner exercised a reasonable amount of care in supervising the dog.

Nevertheless, the dog’s owner or caregiver is only responsible for any other costs that may be incurred by the victim if it is proven that they have failed in their duty to restrain their dog or warn others with regard to the threat of injury.

Being bitten by a dog can cause you to have extremely high medical costs as a result of your injury. If you suffer an infection as a result of your bite, your medical expenses could be even higher.

Our law firm is fully committed to recovering the damages and other costs that you have suffered as a result of a dog bite or dog attack.

What is Considered to be a “Dangerous Dog” in New York?

New York considers a dog to be dangerous if it has a prior history of attack, injury, or has killed an individual or animal. The animals designated within this provision include a service or guide dog, companion animal, farm animal, or another domestic animal.

The law also takes into account whether or not the dog behaves in a manner in which a reasonable person would be led to believe that it poses a serious threat that could lead to serious physical injury or death to them. Again, this law also takes into account the reasonable assumption that the dog could cause significant injury or death to the same type of animals as described previously.

This situation becomes even more potentially dangerous if a child is involved and is the victim of a bite or dog attack. Often the only method for holding a dog owner responsible for the injuries that their dog has caused is to file a dog bite lawsuit.

Do I Really Need to Hire an Attorney to Help Me With a Dog Bite Case?

If you have been injured due to a dog bite or attacked by a dog, you need legal representation. Often dog bite victims do not think that they are entitled to file a dog bite lawsuit. However, dog owners are legally responsible for their dogs and the subsequent actions that they may take.

If the dog owner in question is insured, their insurance company will often attempt to undervalue or deny the claim. In cases such as these, litigation in court may become necessary in order to obtain a resolution to your case. You need a lawyer who can provide you with sound legal advice on how to best proceed.

The law firm of Passalacqua & Associates, LLC strives to develop a strong attorney-client relationship by keeping you informed of all matters that relate to your case. We will never keep you in the dark as to how your case is progressing. If necessary, we will be prepared to take your case to court in order for you to receive the justice that you deserve.

Contact our law firm by calling (315) 500-6425 and schedule a free strategy session with one of our highly qualified attorneys, who will be happy to review your case and help determine the best course of action.