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person receiving tetanus vaccination
March 3, 2022
Can a Dog Bite Cause Tetanus?

Dog bites are common, with more than 4.5 million occurring in the United States each year. Children are commonly the victims of dog bites and their injuries are typically more...

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angry dog sitting on child's lap before a dog bite lawsuit
February 22, 2022
Should I Launch A Dog Bite Lawsuit in NJ?

If you’ve been bitten by a dog, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is if you should start a dog bite lawsuit. There are factors you may...

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David J. Cowhey The New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer - Lawyer Books
February 4, 2022
New Jersey Dog Bite Laws

The law governing dog bites in New Jersey is found in a statute enacted by the New Jersey legislature and caselaw interpreting that statute.  New Jersey Statute 4:19-16 reads:  “The...

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child reaching out to pet a dog after a dog bite
January 21, 2022
How to Help a Child After a Dog Bite

When a child suffers a dog bite, parents and adults in their lives can help them to recover. Dog bites and dog attacks can happen in a split second, but...

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December 21, 2021
What if a Dog Bites a Child?

When a dog bites a child it can be particularly devastating. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a child to be attacked or bitten by a dog. With their smaller...

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Justice shows the types of compensation to receive in a dog bite settlement
November 30, 2021
Types of Compensation You Can Get From a Dog Bite Settlement

If you’ve been injured by a dog through a dog bite, a dog attack, a dog causing you to fall, or other circumstances, you deserve to get compensated for your...

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October 22, 2021
Dog Bite Statute of Limitations

If you’ve been bitten by a dog, medical care is your first priority. Tending to dog bite injuries can take time. In some cases, injuries aren’t as immediately apparent or...

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September 29, 2021
Economic and Non-Economic Damages in a Dog Bite Case

If you’re pursuing a legal case in New Jersey, it can be helpful to understand the legal terms you may hear or come across as your injury case progresses. In...

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August 25, 2021
Keeping Children Safe from Dog Bites

Hearing cases of children that are victims of dog attacks is heartbreaking. Even more so as many cases of children being attacked or bitten by a dog are preventable. There...

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