Animal Bites

Crisp autumn weather is finally making it's annual return to New Jersey, bringing with it colorful foliage and scenic landscapes that make spending some time outdoors an enjoyable experience. Sometimes, an unsuspecting person can become the victim of an animal attack...

New Jersey dog owners might be using the last weeks of summer to get their furry friends outside for some exercise. Many parks offer a special area for dogs and their owners to enjoy a bit of fun in the sun. Unfortunately, animal bites cannot be totally...

The dog days of summer have arrived, and New Jersey residents are enjoying the remaining few weeks of fun in the sun. Sometimes, an unexpected illness or injury can happen when a victim least expects it, and in the case of dog bite injuries, knowing what to do in an...

It may be difficult to keep up with the news these days, and New Jersey residents may have missed a recent headline that is both heart-warming and chilling. Amid coverage of national politics, natural disasters and celebrity gossip lies a story about a brave little...

The ramifications of dog attacks can be considerable, with significant financial, legal and medical consequences. Victims of dog bite injuries who are unsure of their legal rights to recover damages may be uncertain of the critical steps to take after a dog attack....

A former student of a high school in another state and her parents filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging negligence. As in New Jersey, there are laws in place to hold dog owners or other negligent parties responsible for animal bites. In this case, the...

Police in New Jersey recently reminded dog owners that it is their responsibility to secure their properties to prevent their dogs from escaping. Residents must not let their dogs off their properties without them being leashed to avoid passersby suffering dog bite...

Dog bite attacks can be incredibly painful and traumatic in the moment. But what about the aftermath of the incident? Studies that examine the experience of dog bite victims have shown that the trauma of a dog-related attack can last long after the incident itself has...

Pet-owning residents of New Jersey have a responsibility to ensure that their pet does no harm to visitors on their property. Unfortunately, your safety cannot always be guaranteed. If you have been bitten by someone's pet, we at , are here...

Any person in New Jersey who has heard others talk about pit bulls know that emotions can run high on this topic. Many people argue vehemently that this breed of dog can be just as loving, sweet and docile as any other type of dog. They assert that the nature of a pit...