Have you or a relative been attacked by a dog? The Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates, LLP represents people just like you. Contact our Syracuse, N.Y. office for information and advice about your rights. We will work with you to help you decide whether it is more prudent to fight or to settle a case in order to obtain the maximum awards. We Will Fight For You!

Dog bites in many states are governed by statutes that hold dog owners liable in many cases. However, there are no such dog-bite statutes in New York state law. There are leash and restraint laws on the local level, which may differ from city to city. In New York, any owner, keeper or landlord may be held liable if proper steps are not taken to prevent injuries caused by a vicious dog. This makes them accountable for injuries sustained if the dog was not properly secured on their premises or on a leash.

Thousands of innocent people every year are bitten, seriously injured or killed due to dog-bite injuries or animal attacks. Each year there are more than 850,000 dog bites requiring medical attention and more than 4 million dog bites ranging from minor injuries to serious dog maulings.

In the United States alone, approximately 100 children are bitten by dogs every day and approximately 92 of these children will need medical attention. Dog bite statistics show that once a dog has bitten, the dog is more likely to bite again. Statistics also show that the dog bites that people usually sustain occur in their own neighborhoods. While dog bite fatalities are rare, statistically 15 to 20 people are killed in vicious, fatal dog attacks every year. One third of all injury claims against homeowner liability policies are related to dog bites and dog attacks.

Most dog bites are to the face, causing infection, trauma and scarring. Wounds can be classified as cuts, lacerations, abrasions, crushing wounds or punctures. These wounds can often result in fractured bones and/or disfiguring scars. Frequently surgical repair is needed, and eyesight or hearing is sometimes damaged permanently. Often there is also emotional and psychological trauma associated with dog bites and attacks to both the victim and the family member witnessing such an attack.

Costs of treatment for the dog bites are often very high. Dog bite treatment can include emergency room visits, hospitalization, psychological treatment and often plastic surgery. You will be entitled to damages for such medical expenses, in addition to reimbursement for lost wages and pain and suffering.

If you were injured or a family member was injured or killed by any animal, you can sue the person who has, or should have had, control over the animal. A successful claim is usually covered by homeowners insurance. The Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates, LLP can help. Our firm works with accident reconstruction and economic experts to help prepare your case, and we treat each client with care and respect. We also provide assistance with other legal problems that arise during the pendency of the case.

Our philosophy is to provide quality legal services while treating each client with care and respect. If you or one of your family members has suffered a recent dog bite injury, call us at 1-800-TALK-LAW (1-800-825-5529) or contact us via our online contact form. All calls and inquiries are responded to the same day, usually within one hour. There is no case-review cost.

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