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March 25, 2022
$322,500 Settlement for Ocean County Woman

An Ocean County woman who suffered a severe injury to her arm, which required corrective surgery, received a $322,500 settlement as a result of the efforts of New Jersey Dog...

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March 25, 2022
$100,000 Settlement for Mercer County Child

A child residing in Mercer County received multiple facial and bodily wounds when she was attacked by a dog while a guest at a family friend’s home. Attorney David J....

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March 25, 2022
$200,000 Settlement for Ocean County Woman

An Ocean County woman who suffered a disfiguring dog bite wound to her chest received a $200,000.00 settlement. Attorney David J. Cowhey successfully negotiated the resolution of this claim for...

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March 16, 2022
My Child Was Bitten By a Dog What Do I Do?

My Child Was Bitten By a Dog – What Do I Do Next?”   Step Why This is Crucial for a Child 1. Seek Medical Attention Infection Prevention: Children’s immune...

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person receiving tetanus vaccination
March 3, 2022
Can a Dog Bite Cause Tetanus?

Dog bites are common, with more than 4.5 million occurring in the United States each year. Children are commonly the victims of dog bites and their injuries are typically more...

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angry dog sitting on child's lap before a dog bite lawsuit
February 22, 2022
Should I Launch A Dog Bite Lawsuit in NJ?

If you’ve been bitten by a dog, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is if you should start a dog bite lawsuit. There are factors you may...

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David J. Cowhey The New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer - Lawyer Books
February 4, 2022
New Jersey Dog Bite Laws

The law governing dog bites in New Jersey is found in a statute enacted by the New Jersey legislature and caselaw interpreting that statute.  New Jersey Statute 4:19-16 reads:  “The...

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child reaching out to pet a dog after a dog bite
January 21, 2022
How to Help a Child After a Dog Bite

When a child suffers a dog bite, parents and adults in their lives can help them to recover. Dog bites and dog attacks can happen in a split second, but...

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December 21, 2021
What if a Dog Bites a Child?

When a dog bites a child it can be particularly devastating. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a child to be attacked or bitten by a dog. With their smaller...

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