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November 1, 2019
Insurance Companies and the Right of Subrogation for Dog Bites

Injuries stemming from dog bite incidents often require immediate medical attention.  Some dog attacks can result in severe injuries that require more extensive treatment. When seeking treatment, individuals often use...

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August 29, 2019
Medicaid/Medicare Liens in Dog Bite Claims

Injuries suffered as a result of a dog bite, whether they are minor or major, will almost always require some form of professional medical treatment. For those enrolled in Medicaid or...

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August 16, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Bite Nerve Injuries in New Jersey

Dog bites can cause far more than cuts and scars. In many cases, victims suffer serious nerve damage that leads to pain, weakness, numbness, or permanent loss of function. If...

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Small Dog Breeds Can Bite
May 28, 2019
Dog Bite from Smaller Dog Breeds

A common misconception about David J. Cowhey’s New Jersey dog bite practice is that we seek to handle cases exclusively against larger, more aggressive breeds, such as pit bulls, Rottweilers,...

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Minor dog bite injuries can be costly
May 14, 2019
Secondary Injuries from Minor Bites

  Not every dog attack incident leaves the victim with severe, visible bite scars. However, such incidents can result in secondary injuries to the affected area, and even in other...

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March 1, 2019
$295,000 Settlement for Cumberland County Minor

South Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer David J. Cowhey was able to secure a $295,000 settlement for a five-year-old Cumberland County girl who suffered lacerations and scarring to her face as...

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January 2, 2019
Settlements for Dog Bite Victims that are Minors

It is an unfortunate fact that many victims of dog attacks in New Jersey are children under the age of 18. Larger, more aggressive breeds such as Rottweilers and pit...

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October 2, 2018
$250,000 Settlement for Cumberland County Woman

Attorney David J. Cowhey has brought a case in which a 19-year-old Cumberland County woman had a significant portion of her chin bitten off by a dog to a $250,000...

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August 29, 2018
The Litigation Process: Trial

If your dog bite claim has not been settled by the time an Arbitration is complete, the next step in the process of litigating your case is trial before a...

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