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...
read moreIn the 2011 HBO documentary One Nation Under Dog, a Haddonfield Rhodesian Ridgeback named Duke was euthanized on camera. The dog had bit off a girl’s ear in 2009 and...
read moreThe State of New Jersey employs strict liability when it comes to dog bites, and this means that if someone else’s dog attacks and bites you, you won’t need to...
read morePuppies have a tendency to mouth, chew, or pretend to bite their owners as a form of play, and they generally take well to training that discourages them from doing...
read moreWhen a dog bites someone in New Jersey, the dog owner with a homeowners insurance policy should pay for any damages. The insurance company is financially responsible, but that does...
read moreDog bites can have life-altering consequences on a person’s physical appearance and health. However, dog bites are traumatizing and can leave a lasting psychological impact on victims. For some victims,...
read moreDogs are more than pets for many owners. They are a part of the family. So if they are injured or attacked, that can be devastating for the family. Pet...
read moreWhile New Jersey does not, some states have what is commonly called one-bite laws that protect dog owners, to different degrees, from liability the first time their pets attack –...
read moreYour family dog is a beloved member of the family, and if your pet has a history of biting within your family, it puts you in a difficult situation. Dog...
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