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Dog Bites

Dog bites and scratches can cause serious injury, pain, suffering, disfigurement, scarring and psychological problems. HKPD has extensive experience representing victims who have been attacked or suffered personal injuries arising from a dog bite.

Almost five (5) million Americans each year suffer dog bite injuries. Unfortunately, children are the most commonly injured victims of a dog bite attack.

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, and/or prior vicious or aggressive behavior of the dog such as jumping up or growling. Additionally, New York law charges property owners and landlords with the duty to remove dogs which are known to be vicious.

HKPD has successfully handled many dog bite cases in the past.  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 HKPD personal injury lawyer is here to help you 24 hours per day / 7 days per week.