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If a dog attacks you and injured you, you could be owed compensation. A dog bite can cause serious injuries. Why should you have to pay for a bunch of medical treatments when someone else’s irresponsible actions caused you pain? A New Jersey dog bite lawyer from our firm can help you build a case and sue for the damages you deserve.

When Can I Sue Over a Dog Bite?

If a dog attacks you on public property, you can sue. You can also sue over a dog bite if you are on private property, but you were an invitee. So if someone tells you to come into their house and their dog attacks you, you probably have a valid claim. On the other hand, it can be much harder to make a case for compensation if you were on someone’s property without permission when you were attacked.

Does New Jersey Have a “One Bite” Rule?

Some states have a “one bite” rule, meaning that dog owners are not strictly liable for their pet harming someone unless they have done it before. The logic being that a dog owner can credibly argue that they had no idea that their dog was a danger to others before it actually attacked someone for the first time. Once there is a record of one attack, they can no longer use this as a defense.

New Jersey does not have such a rule though. A dog owner can be held liable for a dog bite and the resulting injuries even if the animal has no history of attacking others.

What Kind of Compensation Can I Win After a Dog Bite?

Dog bites and attacks can cause physical injuries, scars, and deformities. They can also cause psychological trauma that can stay with a victim for months or years. This is why it’s important to get a fair compensation offer that helps make up for all of the costs associated with an animal attack like this, including:

  • Medical treatments
  • Plastic surgery costs
  • Lost wages
  • The cost of psychological treatment
  • Property damage, like the cost of replacing broken glasses
  • Any other pain and suffering associated with the incident

Can I Be Blamed For an Animal Attack?

One common defense that dog owners will employ is that their dogs would never have attacked if they were not provoked. They might try to blame you for the dog bite and claim that you did something to anger the dog on purpose. They could also try to claim that you were trespassing on their property.

This is why it’s important to have a lawyer on your side. A dog bite lawyer can help you defend yourself from any accusations and gather evidence that tells your side of the story, like eyewitness testimony and surveillance footage.

Talk to a Lawyer Today

If you want to learn more about what an experienced dog bite lawyer can do for you, contact the Law Office of Craig M. Rothenberg. Schedule a consultation with our team and find out more about how we’ll help you build a strong case and fight for fair compensation.

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