Anastasia Ogele Idodo

 DOG BITE INJURY IN NEW JERSEY Dogs they say are man’s best friend. While this may be true in some instances, at others, dogs can cause devastating injuries to humans when they bite. Both the victim and witnesses could be left puzzled at how such a formerly friendly creature could act so aggressively. While it is true that predominantly, dogs have lived along us peacefully, dogs are in actual fact descendant from wolves; one the most vicious wild animals. It is selective breeding and taming by man that makes dogs seem docile, however, the wolf instinct still persists, however suppressed. Some dog breeds need to be kept at arm’s length due to their aggressiveness, some of these breeds include: ausetian and German Sherpards- these dogs were initially bred to be aggressive towards whatever or whoever they deemed enemy. Unfortunately some of these dog owners do not take particular caution to restrain or train their their dogs ; these results in dog bite injuries sustained by victims. When this occurs, it is important you seek redress and you may have a good claim to damages. Our firm provides dog bite injury services and representation that would help you claim the compensation you deserve. EEECTS OF DOG BITES The effects and impact of dog bites in New Jersey and anywhere else for that matter is one that stimulates concern. Dogs are naturally wild creatures, and like other wild creatures, they prey on the weak and easy targets. As a result, in Jersey City, most victims of dog bite injuries are the vulnerable ones; children, elderly and sometimes the physically challenged. These groups of people are more vulnerable to dog attacks in NJ; children, because of their small stature lose a lot of blood and flesh after dog attacks, the elderly and physically challenged are in no position to run or defend themselves, and as a result, their wild assailants get the best of them. Dog bite injuries in NJ leads to loss of blood, nerves and sometimes, even death. Our firm is ever ready to spring Into action on your behalf. Where compensation is due, so is our resolve to fight. Dog bite injury cases are as sensitive as they are serious. The need for a competent personal injury attorney cannot be overemphasized. NEW JERSEY LAWS ON DOG BITES Strict liability is the position of the law when it comes to dog bite injury cases. What this means is that the owners of these dogs are liable regardless of their intent or extent of their negligence. Therefore, no defense may be brought by a dog owner that they weren’t aware of the dogs hostility or that the incident was not intended. They are liable strictly! Relying on NJ state laws on dog bites, a dog owner is liable weather their dog bit someone in a public or private place, weather it was in the owners property or vicinity and irrespective of past acts of aggressiveness portrayed by then animal or weather or not the owner had knowledge, strict liability is the verdict. In the case of being bitten in the owners property, the law sides the victim provided they were in the owners property “lawfully”(discharging of a duty or responsibility imposed by the state). For further details, intimation and sensitization on the legality of the victims presence in the owners property leading to the bite, contact our qualified dog bite injury attorneys. Furthermore, dog owners may raise the defense of what is called “comparative negligence”: this implies that the victim negligently exposed themselves to the dog bite, knowing fully well the resultant effect in a mischievous bid to claim damages. In this case, the law places the burden of proof on the dog owner. This means that that dog owner would have to prove beyond reasonable doubt the negligence of the victim and weather or not they ought to have known the resultant effects of their actions. Dog owners are directly responsible for their pets and thus, liability is conferred on them. Cases arise where dog owners blame the aggressiveness on the breed of dogs. It is difficult to pinpoint the veracity of this claim but generally, dog owners are strictly liable for the viciousness of their dogs. Our firm attorneys are familiar with cases like these and we have an arsenal of counters to whatever loopholes dog owners or insurance companies may offer to get out of giving compensation. You can be rest assured that we would fight on your behalf till the claims and settlements are all yours. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION FOR DOG BITE INJURIES If you have been bitten by a dog, or know someone who has, you may be entitled to compensation including treatment on dog bites on the flesh and even therapy for a traumatized child. Dog attacks can be very devastating and in cases involving permanent scars, you may be entitled to cosmetic treatment. You may also be entitled to damages for pain and suffering. This is why it is important you seek the services of a qualified legal personal injury team. Our firm does more than representation, we identify the grounds for your claim and file the suit on your behalf. Most cases like these are handled by the insurance companies of dog owners and insurance companies seem to do their best to poke holes in cases that may hold them accountable. Our attorneys are versed in matters like these and ensure to fight till our clients are dully compensated. If a victim of a dog bite is you or a loved one, reach out to us now. However, note that the law stipulates a statute of limitation on cases involving dog bites. What this means is that in NJ, suits regarding dog bite cases must be filed at most, two years after the incident occurred. Filing a suit after two years connotes a waive of rights to claims of damages, therefore, time is of the essence. Our firm would help you In recovering those damages with ease and speed.