In New York A Dangerous Dog Is the Owner's Responsibility
A dog bite is a serious matter. It can cause devastating psychological trauma as well as long-lasting physical conditions including scars and nerve damage. Dog owners are responsible for what their dogs do to other people.
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Dog bites and other premises liability cases are based on an owner's responsibility to maintain safe premises. Visitors in a home, delivery people, customers in a story, residents of an apartment building, guests at a hotel, and others should be able to count on safe premises. If you have questions about a dog bite attack or any other premises liability issue, contact me. I am Jonathan D. Katz, personal injury attorney in New Paltz, New York.
- In a dog bite case, it is essential to prove the owner knew the dog was vicious. That can take careful investigation. Were there witnesses to this or other dog bite incidents? What do neighbors, mail carriers and others know about prior vicious acts? Have any criminal complaints been filed previously?
- Even if the owner had the dog properly chained and the dog managed to get away, the owner is still responsible for a dog bite attack.
- For a dog bite or any other premises liability matter, it is important to talk to a lawyer about your rights to make a premises liability claim. Dog bites can be especially traumatizing for the victim. Compensation is needed for psychological and physical problems caused by the attack.
In addition to dog bites, premises liability includes any injuries sustained because of an owner's failure to make premises safe. This can include broken locks, negligent security, poor lighting, uneven walkways, broken stairs and other problems that can cause injury.
Contact our premises liability offices for a free consultation. I represent clients in Ulster County, the Hudson Valley and throughout New York state. At my Dutchess County law firm, all personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis.
