Dogs are a common sight around New York, but that doesn’t mean they’re always a welcome sight for every NYC resident. The problem is, not every dog owner trains their dog properly or keeps them leashed. That leads to dog attacks, which you unfortunately may have already suffered from.
Once that happens, though, who do you sue? After a dog attack, you do have some options to get compensation, so talk to your attorney about the dog attack you suffered and what you can do about it.
In most cases, you’ll need to file a lawsuit against the dog owner who failed to prevent the attack. We all have a duty of care that states we must not cause accidents or injuries. The dog owner doesn’t have to jump between you and an attacking dog, but they are expected to keep their dogs on a leash and to keep people out of harm’s way.
If they fail to do that, you may have suffered severe injuries. Reach out for help filing a claim against the at-fault party.
Sometimes, the owner isn’t old enough to be sued, which makes things more complicated for you. A child may have been in charge of the dog, but they may not have prevented the attack. They may have even provoked the attack.
In these cases, the parents of the minor are the ones at fault for your accident. They’re liable for the child, which means they’re also liable for anything the child does or owns. In the same way, a parent may be the one on trial for a car accident, even if their child was the at-fault driver. Your Queens personal injury lawyer can help you determine the adult at-fault party when you’re hurt by a child’s dog.
Stray dogs are a problem in a lot of cities, and it’s difficult to get answers about stray dogs. There are few instances where a stray dog is anyone’s responsibility. In these cases, that leaves the case up to the city government to handle.
But, stray dogs are hard to track. New York’s government can be held responsible for some issues caused by their carelessness, like a dog that they’ve not tried to catch or a pothole they’ve ignored. However, it’s rare that the city government can be held at fault for the suffering a stray dog causes.
When you’re hurt in a dog attack, it can be tough to get answers and act on the suffering you’ve experienced. Luckily, you don’t have to seek compensation for a dog bite claim without help. Your attorney from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can help with that.
If you’re not sure who’s at fault after a dog attack, your lawyer can step in, starting with a free consultation. If you’re not sure who’s at fault, you can get started by calling 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or by visiting us online about your claim.
Accidents happen, while being an accident victim may be unavoidable, choosing the wrong attorney is not. The experienced team of lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP have more than 15 years of handling highly complicated personal injury claims. Contact our personal injury attorneys to learn how we can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to get back on your feet. 1800-842-8462... View full business profile here: Profile Report: Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
