Dog Bite Injury Attorneys
Dubow, Smith & Marothy | Representing Clients Throughout the Bronx and New York City
New Yorkers may love their dogs, but when an owner fails to leash or restrain their dog and a bite or attack results, a victim's life can be altered forever. A dog attack, including a pit bull bite, can happen without warning or provocation and leave a victim with serious physical and psychological injury, and in catastrophic cases, even loss of limb or wrongful death.
At Dubow, Smith & Marothy, we offer strategic and aggressive advocacy for dog bite victims and their families. We invite you to call toll free 888-822-6884 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your situation.
Duties of Dog Owners
Many landlords and building superintendents keep aggressive-breed dogs to protect themselves, their families and their property. Just like any pet owner, they have a duty to keep their dog under control. If a dog is not properly controlled or leashed, tenants, neighbors, visitors and passersby are at serious risk of injury caused by pit bull attack or rottweiler attack.
Our firm is experienced in the investigation of animal attacks and dog bites to determine whether an owner had prior knowledge of vicious propensity; if so, he or she may be liable for the harm the dog causes. Prior knowledge can include barking, straining on a leash, jumping, growling or a prior attack.
When Owners Fail to Control Their Dogs
Common victims of dog bite injuries include children, postal carriers and delivery workers, as well as other pet owners. Besides the initial shock and trauma of the attack, a dog bite can result in severe injury such as puncture wounds, infection, nerve damage, scarring of the face and other body parts; as well as long-lasting emotional and psychological damage.
As with other personal injuries, dog bite victims are often left with the worry that comes with mounting medical expenses, lost wages and an uncertain financial future. Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case, gathering all pertinent evidence and presenting your claim for compensation.
From decades of experience resolving dog bite cases, we know how to negotiate with the insurance companies skillfully and effectively. We know how to combat the different methods they will try to use to undermine your case, including the defense that the attacking dog did not have a vicious propensity or that the victim provoked the attack.
When a dog owner fails to control their pet in a responsible manner and you are hurt as a result, the you deserve to be compensated fully for your losses. Whether in or out of the courtroom, rely on us to provide the zealous, aggressive advocacy you need to resolve your case successfully.
To schedule a free consultation with an experienced dog bite lawyer, call us toll free 888-822-6884 or contact us online.
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