Blog: Dog Bite Injury

A sudden and violent dog attack is a terrifying and traumatic event. Afterwards, victims are often left not only with painful physical injuries but also deep emotional scars that can last a lifetime. When a dog bite happens in Pennsylvania, victims and their families often assume that the dog's owner...

Every year, about .3% of all hospital emergency room visits are because of dog bites. Here’s another fact: Dog bites ARE on the rise right now, in part because of our environmental conditions! Since we’re in the middle of summer, our increased temperatures, ozone and UV irradiation are all contributing...

The severity of dog bite injuries in Cherry Hill can impact an individual’s potential to receive compensation. Because New Jersey is a strict liability state, it is important to know whether or not someone was just bitten or attacked. If a dog just is running towards someone or chasing them and an...

10 FAQs answered: Scenarios, rights, legalities, and steps to take you should be aware of when dealing with a dog bite accident. What should I do if I am bitten by a dog in New Jersey? A: If you have been bitten by a dog, these are some steps you...

According to a report published by the Insurance Information Institute and State Farm Insurance Company, over $500 million in claims were paid out in 2014 for dog bites and injuries related to dog attacks. This number represents a 15 percent increase from the year 2013, with the average claim in...

In a dog bite case, there are various forms of available damages, generally including economic and non-economic losses. Recoverable economic damages in Cherry Hill dog bite cases cover medical bills and lost wages, and those both would include past medical bills and wages as well as any future medical bills...

There is no exact formula that can be used for calculating damages in Cherry Hill dog bite cases. Determining economic and non-economic is a case-by-case analysis. Every plaintiff is unique, and every situation is unique. To best understand the methods of calculation and award of damages for dog bites, working...

In Cherry Hill, a trial is the last event that occurs in a case if it cannot settle. A settlement is when the insurance company or the defendant owner would make a person a monetary offer to try to resolve the claim. If that number makes sense, the individual thinks...

In a New Jersey dog bite case, there is no impact on the compensation if the person knew the dog or the dog owner. If a person has homeowner's insurance, it is assumed that their dog could bite someone and the insurance company would pay for it. By not filing a claim, the person is...

A dog bite claim is formulated when someone is bitten by a dog that is owned by someone else and they suffer an injury. These claims are often quite complex and require the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney. If you have been injured by a dog due to another's negligence...