Practice Areas

Dog Bites

New York, New Jersey Dog Bite Accident Attorney

Experienced personal injury trial attorneys helping injured New York and New Jersey families for over a decade.

Pit Bull Mauling • Animal Attacks • Compensation for Scarring and Disfigurement

In densely populated areas such as New York City and Northern New Jersey, the offending animal in an animal attack case is typically a dog such as a Rottweiler, a pit bull, or a Doberman pinscher. Any breed of dog, however, may bite a child or stranger if it feels threatened or is under stress. The owner of the dog is generally held responsible under New York or New Jersey premises liability laws.

To discuss the legal aspects of your or your child's dog bite injury, contact an experienced New York or New Jersey dog bite accident attorney.

Prevention and Treatment of Infection, Scarring

It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible after a dog bite a victim. A physician will prevent, diagnose, or treat any infection that may result. A thorough medical examination and photographs will document injuries caused by the dog bite. Medical personnel may recommend plastic surgery to prevent or correct scarring or disfigurement after a dog bite.

You may hesitate to "sue" a neighbor, friend, or relative if you or a family member has been bitten by a dog. However, it is important to know that a pet owners' homeowners' insurance policies usually cover costs that victims face, including:

• medical treatment
• wage replacement when time is lost from work as a result of the dog bite
• plastic surgery in the case of disfigurement or amputation caused by a pit bull mauling or other vicious dog bite or attack
• psychological counseling
• pain and suffering of a child or adult who may experience lasting fears or trauma

Insurance Coverage and Lawful Presence of Dog Bite Victims

Insurance coverage usually applies to people who were lawfully present on a dog owner's property, including mail carriers, delivery people, or invited guests. An experienced New York and New Jersey dog bite accident attorney is well qualified to advise you of laws that apply in other circumstances, as well.

Perhaps the dog bite happened in a public place. Was a leash law violated by the dog's owner?

Free Consultations and Case Evaluations

Perhaps your child was trespassing when the attack occurred. The lawyers at the law offices of Albert Buzzetti & Associates welcome your inquiry and are eager to evaluate your case in a free initial consultation.

Contact Albert Buzzetti & Associates to schedule a consultation with an experienced New York or New Jersey dog bite injury attorney.

Located in New York and New Jersey, the personal injury lawyers at Albert Buzzetti & Associates are a team of experienced personal injury trial attorneys providing legal advice and representation to clients throughout New York and northern New Jersey, including New York City, Hackensack, Passaic, Paterson, Bloomfield, and Jersey City, in Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, Passaic County, Middlesex County, and Union County.