Bergen County's Top-rated Dog Bite Lawyer

Types of Dog Bite Injury Claims We Handle

Dog bites can result in serious, sometimes life-altering, injuries, including puncture wounds, cuts and bruises, scars, broken bones, eye injuries, head, face and neck injuries, and nerve damage. Dog bites can also leave you at risk for rabies. If you were recently bitten by a dog, the dog's owner may be held responsible for your injuries. If you would like to be fairly compensated for your dog bite injuries, you need to hire a dog bite attorney who is an expert in New Jersey personal injury law. The dog bite injury attorneys of Bergen Law can help you seek remuneration for your high medical bills, lost wages, past and future surgeries, scars, and the intangible costs of emotional and physical pain and suffering that were caused by the dog attack. Whether the dog that bit you is owned by a stranger, friend or family member, skilled dog attack lawyers Doug Standriff and Marissa Messinger will work diligently to make sure the homeowner's insurance company covers the tangible and intangible costs of your dog bite injuries. Depend on Douglas Standriff, the dog bite injury lawyer recommended by dog bite victims throughout Bergen County, New Jersey.

When Do You Need to Hire a Dog Bite Attorney?

Because NJ law limits how long you have to file your dog bite injury lawsuit after a dog attack, retaining an outstanding dog attack attorney as soon as possible can help you avoid complications that can void your claim. You should consult with a New Jersey attorney who specializes in dog bite personal injury law for the best chance of receiving the compensation you deserve. Certified Civil Trial Attorney Douglas Standriff of Bergen Law has over 28 years of success litigating dog bite injury lawsuits, making him uniquely qualified to stand up to insurance company lawyers, protect your rights, and build a strong dog bite injury lawsuit for you.

Recently, a child was bitten by a rottweiler that the family had obtained from a dog training facility three days before the incident. The facility had been boarding and training the dog for 10 months. The child's parents filed a lawsuit against the facility alleging the facility intentionally failed to disclose the dog's history and dangerous propensity.

In an unexpected twist, the training facility then countersued the parents, claiming that as the legal owners of the dog at the time of the dog bite incident, they were responsible for the dog's behavior.

The Appellate Court of New Jersey held that as owners of the dog, the parents could be held liable for their child's injury under New Jersey's Dog Bite statute (Barkosky v. Weber's Training School, NJ Appellate Div A-3142-21, decided June 23, 2023). This situation illustrates one reason why it is essential to seek the guidance of an experienced personal injury lawyer quickly after you or an immediate family member has been bitten by a dog, A personal injury attorney from Bergen Law will investigate all strategies for pursuing injury compensation, including insurance coverage for the claim, and advise you as to the best course of action based on the specifics of your case. We will fight to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the financial compensation you deserve.