Montgomery County Dog Bite Attorneys

Dog Bite Lawsuits in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

An owner of a pet has certain duties and responsibilities to others in the community. In the event that the dog owner or property owner where the pet is housed fails to properly keep the animal under control, they are responsible for the serious injuries caused by the dog. If you have been attacked by a dog, you may have a number of injuries, such as puncture wounds, abraisons, lacerations, fractures, tissue loss and infections. You may also suffer anxiety as a result of experience. If this happened to you, there are provisions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey laws that protect victims and provide monetary compensation for their injuries from dog attacks.

The actions of pets can be unpredictable and even dangerous sometimes. Dog owners have a responsibility to train their dogs and to keep them safely restricted to a leash in public or within the parameters of the owner's property, for both the dog's safety and the safety of the public. When an owner fails to accomplish these duties, serious injuries can happen, and if such an event occurs, our Montgomery County dog bit lawyers can help victims by receiving the compensation they deserve for the monetary consequences of these injuries. In most cases of dog bite injuries, the animal owner is legally responsible for any damage or injury caused by their dog. The only exception is if a dog owner can attest that the injured party provoked the attack by abusing, teasing or tormenting the dog.

At Mammuth & Rosenberg, our attorneys understand the seriousness of injuries sustained by a canine attack. Dog bites can cause substantial medical expenses, missed work, severe pain, disfigurement, and psychological consequences. If you or someone you love has suffered injuries due to a dog bite, you should not have to endure the cost caused by a negligent dog owner. A Philadelphia dog bite attorney from our firm can assist you in recovering the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey dog bite laws

Pennsylvania and New Jersey have strong laws governing dog bite liability. The laws require owners to keep reasonable control of their dogs at all times. Also, the laws require owners to confine their dogs on their premises, and restrain their dogs with a collar, chain or other device to prevent straying. The laws make dog owners explicitly liable for injuries caused by their dog biting someone, either on public property or on any private property where the victim has a legal right to be. Unlike in some other states, New Jersey and Pennsylvania laws hold the owner to be liable for a dog bite injury even if the dog had never had a history of previously biting someone and even if the owner had no prior knowledge of any vicious inclinations of the dog.

The significance of these laws is that a dog owner is presumed liable for bite injuries inflicted by their dog unless the victim is trespassing at the time of the attack. The presumption is that the owner is at fault regardless of their conduct at the time of the attack. This makes it significantly easier for victims of dog bite injuries to recover compensation for their injuries.

Types of Dog Bite Injuries

Injuries from dog attacks can be severe, especially when they involve children. Dog bites may result in one or more of the following injuries:

As Montgomery County dog bite attorneys, we have handled numerous dog bite lawsuits in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey with excellent results. With over 63 years of combined legal experience, let us help you get the best medical care, get your medical bills paid, and get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

Contact our attorneys

For a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Montgomery County at the law firm of Mammuth & Rosenberg today, call us at 215-809-3811, or send us an email.