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Exploring the Psychological Effects of Dog Bites1
September 22, 2024
Shining a Spotlight on Child Dog Bite Cases

After the tragic death of an 18-month-old girl in a Newark, NJ, pit bull attack earlier this month, the media spotlight is increasingly focusing on child dog safety. The Newark attack occurred...

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Child dog bite settlements
August 28, 2024
Spotlighting the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer’s Latest Child Dog Bite Settlements

When hiring a dog bite lawyer for your child’s case, their background in the New Jersey courts and proven experience winning child dog bite settlements are crucial considerations. Backed by...

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New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer discussing Strict Liability in dog bite cases
July 31, 2024
What is Strict Liability in New Jersey Dog Bite Cases?

Strict liability means a biting dog’s owner is liable for any injuries the dog bite causes, even if they used all reasonable measures to restrain the dog. Understanding how strict...

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Reporting a dog bite
June 24, 2024
A Guide to Reporting a Dog Bite in New Jersey 

New Jersey state law requires reporting all dog bites to the local County’s New Jersey Health Officer. Reporting the dog bite helps support effective rabies control and ensurs officials can...

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David Cowhey - lawyer for NJ dog bite cases
May 12, 2024
Notable New Jersey Dog Bite Cases and How They May Affect Your Dog Bite Compensation

Understanding the state of New Jersey’s dog bite laws and their evolution can help give you a greater insight into the potential for compensation in your family’s dog bite case....

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April 30, 2024
My Child Requires Complex Surgery After a Dog Attack – Can I Sue the Owner?

2024 has already seen its fair share of tragic dog attacks on young children in New Jersey. If your family is currently experiencing the pain and confusion of a recent...

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dog on grass about to attack
March 6, 2024
How to Recover Compensation for Dog Bite Scarring 

Recent data from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma found reconstructive surgeries associated with dog bites were one of the top five most common reconstructive procedures performed by plastic surgeons....

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Friendly hearings in child dog bite cases.
January 30, 2024
What is a Friendly Hearing in Child Dog Bite Cases?

Friendly hearings allow children to benefit from a court’s review of their injury settlement. The goal of the hearing is to decide whether the compensation and its structure are in...

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Are Labrador Retrievers Dangerous?
November 28, 2023
Are Labrador Retrievers Dangerous?

The Daily Mail reported that Labrador Retrievers are “the worst dogs for biting” and that they cause more personal injury claims than any other dog. How can one of the...

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