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dog owner holding leash of angry dog after dog attack
May 5, 2022
6 Things You MUSTN’T Do After A Dog Attack

It is unfortunate, but if you or a loved one is attacked by a dog, you need to take careful and decisive actions to protect your health as well as...

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April 11, 2022
2022 National Dog Bite Prevention Week

The National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition recognizes that an informed public can help to prevent dog bites and dog injuries. Every year in April, prevention strategies are highlighted to...

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March 25, 2022
$322,500 Settlement for Ocean County Woman

An Ocean County woman that suffered a severe injury to her arm which required corrective surgery received a $322,500 settlement as a result of the efforts of New Jersey Dog...

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March 25, 2022
$100,000 Settlement for Mercer County Child

A child residing in Mercer County received multiple facial and bodily wounds when she was attacked by a dog while a guest at a family friend’s home. Attorney David J....

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March 25, 2022
$200,000 Settlement for Ocean County Woman

An Ocean County woman that suffered a disfiguring dog bite wound to her chest received a $200,000.00 settlement. Attorney David J. Cowhey successfully negotiated the resolution of this claim for...

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dog next to toddler on couch
March 16, 2022
Dog Bite Law: When A Dog Bites A Toddler

When a dog bites a toddler, it can be a stressful situation for everyone involved. There is always a risk of a dog biting someone and a toddler can be...

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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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