Dog Bite Attorney in New York City

Have you been injured in a dog attack?

Dog bites and scratches can cause serious injury, pain, suffering, disfigurement, scarring and psychological problems. Hecht, Kleeger, Pintel & Damashek have extensive experience representing victims who have been attacked or suffered personal injuries arising from a dog bite. Our ability to thoroughly investigate and prepare cases for trial has enabled HKPD to hold dog owners and landlords liable for damages resulting from their negligence. These damages include pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, lost income, wrongful death, medical expenses, home health care as well as plastic surgery. If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury, call us now. An experienced New York City personal injury lawyer at our firm is here to help you 24 hours per day / 7 days per week.

Almost five (5) million Americans each year suffer dog bite injuries. Unfortunately, children are the most commonly injured victims of dog bite attacks. Under New York State law, a dog owner will be held liable for injuries if the plaintiff can establish that the owner knew or had notice of the dog's vicious propensities. This can be proven through prior bites, or prior vicious or aggressive behavior of the dog such as jumping up or growling. Additionally, New York law forces property owners and landlords with the duty to remove dogs which are known to be vicious.

Compensation for Your Dog Bite Injuries in NYC

In the event that you have been injured by a dog due to owner or caretaker negligence or carelessness, you deserve to be recompensed for the damages you have suffered. An owner or caretaker is fully responsible for the actions of their pet, and so it is only right that they be held financially liable for your injury-related expenses. It is to your benefit to hire an attorney who can file a claim on your behalf with the responsible party's insurance company, and negotiate a possible settlement that is commensurate with the injuries you have sustained.

Find out more about some of our dog bite verdicts & settlements!

If you have been bitten by a dog, there is a strong likelihood that you will be able to secure compensation for the damages you have suffered. Contact a New York City dog bite lawyer right away for tenacious and aggressive help in your case.