WHY HIRE ME AS YOUR
DOG BITE ATTORNEY?
When you are attacked or bitten by a dog in New York, you are not just dealing with painful injuries—you are dealing with insurance companies, property owners, and defense attorneys who will do everything they can to minimize your claim and avoid responsibility.
I practice law to stand on the other side of that fight.
As a New York dog bite lawyer, I represent victims of dog attacks, animal bites, and unsafe premises in serious injury cases involving:
- Dog bites and maulings
- Facial injuries and permanent scarring
- Nerve damage and infections
- Attacks involving children
- Dangerous or previously aggressive dogs
- Negligent dog owners and property owners
- Violations of New York’s strict liability and negligence laws
WHAT COMPENSATION CAN YOU RECOVER IN A NEW YORK DOG BITE CASE?
A dog bite injury is not just a temporary setback. These cases often involve long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Under New York law, you may be entitled to recover compensation for both your economic and non-economic damages.
As a New York dog bite attorney, I pursue full and fair compensation for my clients, including:
- Medical expenses, including emergency treatment, surgery, and future care
- Plastic surgery and scar revision, especially for facial injuries
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and psychological trauma
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
In cases involving severe attacks or clear negligence, additional damages may be available depending on the circumstances surrounding the dog and its owner.
WHO IS LIABLE FOR A DOG BITE IN NEW YORK?
Liability in a New York dog bite case depends on a combination of strict liability and negligence law.
Dog owners in New York are strictly liable for medical costs if their dog had known vicious propensities, meaning the owner knew or should have known the dog was dangerous. This can be proven through:
- Prior bites or attack
- Aggressive behavior (growling, snapping, lunging)
- Complaints or prior incidents
- Use of restraints like chains or warning signs
Beyond medical expenses, additional compensation may be recovered by proving negligence, such as:
- Failure to properly restrain or control the dog
- Allowing a dangerous dog to roam freely
- Violating leash laws or local ordinances
- Failing to warn others about a dangerous animal
These cases are fact-specific, and early investigation is critical.
NO FEE UNLESS I WIN YOUR DOG BITE CASE
You do not pay me upfront.
You do not pay hourly.
You only pay if I recover compensation for you.
If you or a loved one was injured by a dog bite in New York City or Long Island, contact me today for a free consultation with a trusted New York dog bite lawyer.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A DOG BITE IN NEW YORK?
The steps you take immediately after a dog bite can directly impact your case:
- Seek medical attention immediately, even for seemingly minor bites
- Report the incident to local authorities or animal control
- Document your injuries and the scene with photographs
- Obtain information from the dog owner and any witnesses
- Avoid speaking with insurance companies without legal counsel
Most importantly, speak with an attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your claim.
