The arrival of warm weather in the Northeast is a time of celebration for families, as it means more time for outdoor activities. When you visit family and friends or go to parks and playgrounds this summer, you’ll likely encounter dogs. While most dogs are friendly and harmless, even familiar dogs can...
Category: Dog Bite Injuries
The Surprising Link Between Dog Bites and Premises Liability: What You Need to Know
A landowner can get sued if someone gets hurt on their property due to the property owner’s negligence, but many people do not realize that this legal principle applies to dog bites as well as obvious hazards like conditions that can cause a slip-and-fall accident.
In this piece,...
Dog Bites: Protecting Your Rights
Dog bites happen more frequently than many people realize, and the wounds can cause severe impairment for the dog bite victim. Getting attacked by a dog or pack of dogs can cause fatal injuries. New Jersey’s dog bite statute holds dog owners strictly liable for the harm their dogs cause, even if...