New Jersey Personal Injury Blog » new jersey pit bull attack http://www.njatty.com/blog New Jersey Personal Injury Blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:10:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Elderly Woman Injured in New Jersey Pit Bull Attack http://www.njatty.com/blog/dog-bite/elderly-woman-injured-in-new-jersey-pit-bull-attack/ http://www.njatty.com/blog/dog-bite/elderly-woman-injured-in-new-jersey-pit-bull-attack/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:09:18 +0000 Personal Injury Lawyer http://www.njatty.com/blog/?p=488 A 70-year-old New Jersey woman was severely injured in a dog bite incident after two pit bulls brutally attacked her as she was walking on the street. According to an ABC news report, the woman was on her way to work when two dogs started following her. The dogs jumped on the woman biting her face, legs and arms, even ripping away pieces of skin and large sections of her scalp. At the time of this serious attack, the animals were being cared for by the owner’s friend. Police have issued summonses to the owner for having unleashed dogs, which is a violation of municipal code.

New Jersey has a “strict liability statute” when it comes to dog bite incidents. This means that a dog owner is legally liable for all of the damages inflicted upon a dog bite victim, even if the dog had never previously exhibited signs of being vicious or dangerous. According to New Jersey Statutes section 4:19-16: “The owner of any dog which shall bite a person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, shall be liable for such damages as may be suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness.”

If you, or, someone you love has been seriously injured in a dog attack, you may want to contact an experienced New Jersey dog bite accident lawyer at Blume Goldfaden. If it is determined that you have a valid dog bite claim, our skilled attorneys will pursue your claim to obtain compensation on your behalf for: loss of wages, physical pain and suffering, scarring, psychological and emotional distress, and, to help cover medical expenses and costs associated with any future reconstructive surgery. Contact Blume Goldfaden today at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.

]]> http://www.njatty.com/blog/dog-bite/elderly-woman-injured-in-new-jersey-pit-bull-attack/feed/ 0 Pit Bulls Attack and Injure New Jersey Animal Control Officer http://www.njatty.com/blog/personal-injury/pit-bulls-attack-new-jersey-attorneys/ http://www.njatty.com/blog/personal-injury/pit-bulls-attack-new-jersey-attorneys/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:03 +0000 Personal Injury Lawyer http://www.njatty.com/blog/?p=433 WPVI TV (an ABC affiliate) reported that an animal control officer in Willingboro, New Jersey, was seriously injured after she was attacked by two pit bulls. The 62-year-old officer, a nine-year veteran in animal control, was addressing complaints that two pit bulls were roaming the neighborhood. Eyewitnesses told officials that the female officer was brutally attacked by the dogs, and that she was “dragged around like a rag doll”. The victim suffered 32 separate injuries including puncture wounds and severe lacerations. Fortunately, the woman assumed a fetal position, and used her radio to call for assistance. Responding police officers shot and killed the attacking pit bulls. No charges have been filed yet against the dogs’ owner, but, an investigation is ongoing.

In New Jersey, the owner and/or one in control of a dangerous dog can be held legally responsible for the dog’s actions, even if the dog has never shown signs of aggression or viciousness prior to an incident. In addition, owners of property where a dangerous animal is housed or otherwise kept may be responsible for allowing the dog to have access to the public; such as guard dogs at commercial premises.

In dog attack lawsuits, victims can seek compensation related to medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, the costs of cosmetic surgery to treat bite marks and scarring, and, for lost wages. Compensation in such cases may also include costs associated with the need for psychological therapy, which may be required for severely traumatized dog bite victims. Liability insurance coverage for defendants sued in dog bite lawsuits is generally available under their homeowner’s policy.

If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a dog attack, contact an experienced New Jersey dog bite lawyer at Blume Goldfaden today. We will evaluate your potential case to determine whether any meritorious claims can be made. Call 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.

Source:http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/crime&id=7164294&rss=rss-wpvi-article-7164294

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