Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey
dog bite
I was delivering flowers to a home and got about 4 steps up the sidewalk. Two standard poodles came running from a side yard and bit me in 4 different locations, multiple puncture wounds and several gashes to arms and legs. Later went back to re-deliver flowers and owner invites me in to look over the wounds, he was a vascular surgeon, he cleaned out wounds and said dog bites are sterile and should be no problem. I took him at his word but later that evening I went to ER because they were still bleeding. I got a different story from ER who gave me tetanus shot and antibiotics and notified the board of health. Found out the dogs had bitten before. I suspect that owner knew if I went to ER it would be reported and his dogs would be put at risk. Six months later bites marks have healed with some scarring on leg. My fear is if some child walks across that yard, they have an invisible fence, they will not get off as lucky as me. Should i sue and what should i sue for
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: dog bite
If the dog bites happened in New Jersey the owner is absolute liable for your injuries and expenses. Scars are also compensable.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: dog bite
The owner of the dogs is strictly liable for the dog bites. That means you can recover pain and suffering damages from him. I have handled such cases before. Call me at 732/286/2170 if you wish to discuss further.
John Ducey
Re: dog bite
HI Gary
You have an absolute right to bring a case for pain and suffering- Since it appears there was notice that the dogs might be vicious, it helps your case that much more-
Please feel free to call me at 9736869787 and I can explain in more detail what we can do on a case like this-
Thanks
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