New Jersey Dog Bite Attorney
Need To File For Compensation? Call (732) 440-3089.
Did you know that around 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year? In New Jersey, dog bite cases are governed by the Dog Bite Statute. This law says that if an owner’s dog bites another person, they are responsible for compensating the victim for any damages caused by this bite.
Even if the dog didn’t bite a person, owners may still be held liable for any other injuries the dog may have caused. In short, if you were in a public place or lawfully in a private place at the time of the attack, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for the dog bite.
Specifically, New Jersey Statute Section 4:19-16 states that:
“[t]he owner of any dog which shall bite a person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, shall be liable for such damages as may be suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness.”
It's important to note that your own behavior may prevent you from recovering compensation if you were bitten by a dog. New Jersey law will consider if you were legally on the land at the time of the dog bite. If you were considered a trespasser, or on the land without permission, you may have a difficult time recovering. Likewise, the law considers if you aggravated the dog and/or enticed the dog to attack.
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment with our team, contact us online or by calling (732) 440-3089 for your free and confidential consultation.
Meet Our Local Dog Bite Injuries Attorneys
We Take Pride in Serving the People of Our Community
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Richard J. Levinson Senior Shareholder
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Mark V. Kuminski Managing Shareholder
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Adam L. Rothenberg Shareholder
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Brett R. Greiner Shareholder
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Kimberly L. Gozsa Shareholder
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Michael B. Fusco Shareholder
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Robert Y. Cook Partner
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Matthew P. Pietrowski Partner
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Kathleen M. DiGiovanni Partner
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Christopher A. DeAngelo Partner
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Kelley W. Lavery Partner
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Jessica R. Bland Partner
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Joseph M. Marabondo Partner
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Ronald B. Grayzel Of Counsel
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James J. Dunn Of Counsel
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You don’t want just any trial attorney representing you in court. You want a local advocate who cares about your case and your future. Our New Jersey dog bite injury attorneys have 80 years of collective experience and are proud to represent clients throughout our communities. From Monmouth County to Somerset County, we have 10 offices throughout the state to serve injured individuals in all 21 New Jersey counties.
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