Dog Injuries

Pitbull looking through fence
March 23, 2021
Recent Dog Attack Highlights the Sad Reality of Dog Attack Cases

In a horrifying recent dog attack, two pitbulls mauled a three-year-old child to death. The attack was recently reported on the nj.com website.  The attack happened in Carteret. It is...

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doctor disucussing Medicaid or Medicare forms with a dog bite victim
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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Doctor looking at xray of spine to assess nerve damage
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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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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structured settlement payments for minors in a dog attack
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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David J. Cowhey The New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer - Lawyer Shaking Hands
January 25, 2018
Pre-Litigation: Demand Packages

The NJ Dog Bite Lawyer Approach to Dog Bite Cases As the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer, David J. Cowhey has instituted a simple format for all of his dog...

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Minor wound from dog bite on hand
October 31, 2015
First Aid for Minor Dog Bite Injuries

Many dog bites only cause minor skin injury and can be treated with simple first aid at home to prevent the bite injury from developing an infection. Dog bites commonly...

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