ANIMAL ATTACK
All animals should be cared for with love and treated with respect. Unfortunately, situations do arise in which frustrated, angry, or confused animals attack human beings. This is particularly troubling when it occurs against children or the elderly. Certain laws have been implemented to prevent these usually avoidable incidents by animals upon human beings. Hold pet owners accountable for your suffering with animal attack lawsuits in New York, NY.
Most towns and cities have some variation of the "leash law," requiring animal owners to place physical restrictions on the movements of their pets. For example, if a dog is walked in a public area other than a public park pet play area, the dog owner will be automatically liable for any harm such a dog causes to any person or property. Dogs must be leashed when they are walked.
It should be noted that owners of animals such as dogs can also be held liable when the animal has a history of prior human attacks, a history of lunging at humans intending to attack where evidence of lunging behavior can be provided by witnesses, or where the animal has special training such as "guard dog training." These attacks can result in severe injuries to human muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and/or skin, often resulting in permanent scarring. If any animal has attacked you, please contact our law firm immediately.