Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Camden County, NJ
In June 2024, a Philadelphia woman was attending a local gathering in Camden County when a dog suddenly attacked her. She suffered broken bones, including a fractured metatarsal, and severe lacerations to her foot, which left significant scarring and required corrective surgery. She also suffered disabling back injuries while struggling during the attack.
Recovering for Orthopedic and Back Injuries After a Dog Attack in New Jersey
Injuries Beyond the Bite Wound
Many people picture a dog bite claim as a claim for puncture wounds alone. In this case the most serious harm was orthopedic: fractures, a foot injury that needed surgery, and back injuries that limited her daily activities. Each of these injuries had to be documented and connected to the attack to be valued fully.
Out-of-State Victims and New Jersey Law
The victim lived in Pennsylvania, but the attack happened in Camden County. Under New Jersey’s dog bite statute, N.J.S.A. 4:19-16, a dog owner is strictly liable when their dog bites someone in a public place or someone who is lawfully on private property. The victim does not need to prove the dog had a history of aggression.
Securing a Significant Settlement
David Cowhey showed the full extent of her physical impairments and her surgical care, and the case was resolved before trial for $250,000.
Why This Case Matters to Your Dog Bite Case
- Every injury counts: Fractures, surgery, scarring, and back injuries all add to the value of a claim, not just the bite itself.
- Where you live doesn’t limit your rights: Visitors from Pennsylvania, New York or elsewhere who are attacked in New Jersey can bring a claim under New Jersey law.
- Settling without a trial: Thorough documentation of injuries and treatment can produce a fair settlement without the delay of a trial.
Schedule Your Free Dog Bite Case Review
If you were injured by a dog in New Jersey, especially if you live out of state or suffered fractures or back injuries in the attack, this case shows what careful preparation can recover. David J. Cowhey handles each case personally.
Do I Have a Dog Bite Case?
Were you hurt in a dog attack and left with broken bones, surgery, or lasting pain? Call David J. Cowhey, the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer, on his 24/7 line at (609) 513-0627. He can review your claim, explain your rights, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. You can also see more New Jersey dog bite settlements Dave has secured.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and depends on its own facts.
