Category: Dog Injuries

Your Guide to N.J.S.A. 4:19-16 – The New Jersey Dog Bite Statute

According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were 22,658 dog attacks in the U.S. in 2024, with 792 claims in [...]

Identifying the Early Signs of a Serious Dog Bite Injury

Early identification of the symptoms of a serious dog bite can help prevent long-standing health consequences. But it’s not always [...]

A Guide to Navigating Dog Attacks on Duty for Postal Workers

Each year, thousands of postal workers face the terrifying reality of dog attacks while serving their communities. In New Jersey [...]

My Child Requires Complex Surgery After a Dog Attack – Can I Sue the Owner?

2024 has already seen its fair share of tragic dog attacks on young children in New Jersey. If your family [...]

Defending Yourself from Dog Attacks: Legal Perspectives

A dog attack can inflict fear, a scar, or disfigurement. As such, many people are always ready to defend themselves [...]

What Happens If My Dog Bites Someone? Legal Consequences

Although dogs are man’s best friend, they pose a serious health risk to the communities. According to the U.S. Centers [...]

Legal Insights on Pitbull Dog Attack Statistics

A considerable number of American households own pitbull dogs. For most, they’re ideal companions: playful, moderately active, and willing to [...]

What to Do After a Dog Bite?

One thousand Americans go to the ER due to dog bite injuries every single day. More than half of those [...]

What Happens if You Don’t Report a Dog Bite?

It is common for many dog bite victims not to report their injuries. Sometimes, they do not report because they [...]

How to Treat a Dog Bite

If you or someone you care about was attacked by a dog, taking the matter seriously from the start is [...]