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October 28, 2024 - Child dog bites, Dog Bite Law

How to Secure Compensation for New Jersey Facial Dog Bite Victims

Facial dog bites often have the most enduring impact of any dog bite type. The data showing the link between psychological damage from facial scarring and the resulting changes to the individual’s social and employment status are clear and resounding. For example, a study in the British Journal of Psychology found a high correlation between anxiety and depression in patients with facial scarring.

Learning how to access support, care, and compensation after a facial dog bite can transform the lives of the victim and their families.

If someone you love is experiencing the life-changing effects of injuries to the face and neck after a dog attack, this post will explain your next steps.

The Difference Between Facial Dog Bites and All Other Dog Attack Injuries

Beyond their long-term effects on the victim, facial dog bites are unique for the following reasons:

They predominantly impact children.

The data shows children are an over-represented demographic among facial dog bite victims. Patients younger than 16 comprise 69% of U.S. facial dog bite victims. And the younger the victim the more likely they were to experience facial trauma. 71% of dog bite victims ages 0-to-9 suffer wounds to the head and neck compared with 10% of victims aged 10 or older.

They usually occur without warning.

Dog bites to the face often occur when the victim is close to the dog and believes there is no threat. A dog’s growl or bark is usually enough to cause the victim to move away while, with no warning, facial dog bites occur quickly without the victim being able to protect their eyes, ears, nose, and lips.

They can cause eyesight and hearing damage.

Facial dog bites are comorbid with significant lifestyle-impacting injuries such as eyesight and hearing damage. Ocular damage is one of the primary facial injuries in dog bite victims, with pit bulls responsible for 25% of ocular injuries.

Proactive Steps for Facial Dog Bite Victims:

The six below steps highlight the process for securing a settlement and ensuring fair compensation for your dog bite injuries:

  1. Undertake urgent medical care immediately

  2. Identify the dog owner and confirm the dog’s rabies status

  3. Call the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer for a free consultation

  4. Collect your medical documentation, including diagnostics, treatment details, and bills

  5. Take photos of your injuries as treatment progresses

  6. Precisely follow your lawyer’s guidance

Why Dog Bite Victims with Facial Injuries Call David Cowhey – the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer

Your lawyer is your unrelenting advocate – the resource you turn to when you face mounting medical bills, loss of employment, and emotional turmoil after a dog attack. Let David Cowhey be your guide in the weeks and months that follow.

Dog bite victims and their families call David Cowhey for:

  • His authenticity and care

When you call his offices, David Cowhey will pick up the phone and answer your questions personally. He understands the vital importance of timing and qualified legal advice, ensuring that when you need a dog bite attorney, he’s available 24/7 to respond to your call.

  • His track record as the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer with the most six-figure settlements

When looking for a dog bite lawyer who handles facial dog attack injuries, no lawyer can match David Cowhey’s track record in New Jersey. He’s the state’s leading lawyer for six-figure dog attack settlements.

  • His hands-on experience with facial injury cases

David Cowhey understands the singular impact of facial injuries on the victim. He knows the loneliness, despair, and fear dog attacks with facial injuries cause. That’s why he aggressively takes on the insurance companies in settlement negotiations and has a robust network, including physicians and mental health professionals across New Jersey to support his clients.

One recent example of David Cowhey’s experience involves a case with a 40-year-old victim at a social gathering. The client dropped a cigar and went to pick it up when the homeowner’s dog bit him in the face.

The insurance company initially declined payment, alleging the plaintiff provoked the dog by scaring it and putting his face too close.

David filed suit, questioning the factual basis for the provocation argument. Once the dog owner committed himself to the idea that the plaintiff’s actions were, at best, negligent, David Cowhey then guided the insurance carrier on case law, explaining comparative fault on the victim’s part needs to be intentional to some extent under the New Jersey Dog Bite Statute.

This approach led to the insurance company relenting and settling the case for the $300,000 policy limits and their $10k MedPay endorsement limit.

Call the New Jersey Dog Bite Lawyer for Urgent Facial Dog Bite Advice

David Cowhey is ready at a moment’s notice to help guide you and your loved ones in the aftermath of a dog bite involving facial injuries. He can meet with you at your chosen location to review your case and explain your dog bite settlement options. Your consultation is free. You only pay legal fees if you win a settlement.

 

Take your next step alongside a dog bite lawyer proven in cases across the state. Request your free dog bite consultation today by calling 1 (609) 513-0627 or book online by providing case details on our website form.

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Dave was awesome helping me through the nightmare world of insurance claims after my daughter was attacked by a neighbors dog. Dave is very friendly, always available and extremally knowledgeable and connected to this process. I highly recommend you call him about your case,

John L.

David Cowhey, Esq. did a great job for my daughter, who had been bit by a dog and left with a scar on her leg. He is an extremely competent and responsive attorney. The whole process was very easy and he negotiated a great settlement! We are very happy. Highly recommend his professional services!!

J S

My experience with David Cowhey was amazing, he is a very knowledgeable and helpful lawyer. I got bit by a dog and it left a very noticeable scar on my leg and David was great to have on my side. He’s very easy to work with, would definitely recommend if you’re going through the same thing!

Michaela S.

Dave is so professional. My daughter was 6 when she was attacked by a friend of the family dog. I contacted Dave’s office and spoke with his secretary. She was so friendly and asked questions that made me feel comfortable. I was amazed by how fast the service was and everything was easy to understand. Dave made sure my daughter was compensated for her injuries and along with pain & suffering. There couldn’t be a more perfect choice but that’s because God helped me choose this great lawyer! He did an excellent job!!! She is 7 now and We are now able to move on better because of the help of Dave. Pick this lawyer!! I PROMISE YOU WONT REGRET ANYTHING AT ALL‼️ Thank you Dave!

Nieja M,

My entire experience with Dave and his team was 5 stars. They specialize in one thing, and this experience taught me why you want an attorney who specializes. Dave's knowledge, experience, and confidence is what made things go smoothly and quickly. Professional and quick responses always. If someone was bitten by a dog I recommend this guy, he will get you what you deserve.

Morgan K.

My wife got bit by a dog last spring; she immediately received medical care and we made a police report- all within 2 hours. Shortly thereafter, we decided to choose Attorney David to represent her. He walked us through the process. It is much more comfortable knowing that his practice only involves dog bites. He knows his stuff! We have just received notice that a fair settlement has been reached. If you have been bitten by a dog, my wife and I would highly recommend David Cowhey for an attorney. Thank you to David and his professional staff!

David D.

My 8 year old son was bitten by a neighborhood dog, leaving permanent scars on his abdomen. I immediately contacted David Cowhey. He explained the process very clearly and made it very easy for us to come to a fair settlement for my son. He was a perfect advocate for us, and he is very compassionate for the victim. We are very pleased with the hard work David has done for our son.

Stephanie D.

Lawyer Dave Cowhey (& his office) helped my wife, son and me immensely over the past 15 months. He is tremendously professional, responsive and proactive, as well as being, a great attorney. Thanks to Dave, we are now able to put our 'incident' behind us. I highly recommend his services - he will work hard and long for you to get you the settlement you deserve.

Seth K G

My experience with Dave and his law firm was wonderful. While I was nervous to start the process of something that I knew nothing about, he was extremely helpful and explained everything clearly and concisely. He answered all of my questions - day or night, weekday or weekend, and made sure I was comfortable at each step. I would highly recommend Dave and his firm!

Ariella L.

I absolutely loved my entire time of working with with Dave. He always kept my best interest in mind and made sure that I was taking care of. He was amazing at communicating all steps in the process with me, and never hesitated to answer any of my questions. Would highly recommend!

Amanda G.

Dave was extremely responsive and guided me thru the process with compassion. His specialization in dog bites really helped facilitate the process. He knows all the insurance issues and, despite the backlog of cases due to Covid, was able to settle my claim for more than we anticipated as well as earlier. I would definitely recommend Dave as I felt comfortable that I was getting the best advice every step of the way!

Kristen J.

Dave did extremely well by me and my family. He was nothing short of professional and assisted us through the entire process. I called him the day of the dog bite, and I followed his instructions to the "T". Him, and his staff, were knowledgeable on every step of the process. From medical advise, to advise on setting up our structured settlement for our child. If you need help right away, don't wait.... call him asap!!!

William W.

Dave was amazing, he handled my case with care , answered every question , email and helped me to understand the steps we needed to take. I had never dealt with a lawsuit before so of course I was nervous and thought I was going to get ripped off but nope. He was very professional and attentive. Hope I never need him again but should I ever need a lawyer for a dog bite i'm calling him first!

Neyia W.

Dave Cowhey was amazing during our case which was very personal in the sense that involved family members. He was candid and professional and always gave us his honest opinion to all our questions and concerns. He's a family man and understands how upsetting the situations are at hand. I wish he was a lawyer for everything honestly, he was fantastic! Highly recommended Dave and his team.

Courtney R.

My one year old dog and I were viciously attacked by a pit bull. I didn’t want to file a law suit initially until I realized the severity of the injuries both mentally and physically. Most lawyers are all about the money not for the justice and compassion of the victim. I am blessed to have found David. He was our hero who understood our situation was efficient knowledgeable and above all sincerely compassionate

Karol M.

Dave was hands on and always available. Steered me through the entire process and helped cover my medical costs and compensation for my scar and injury. Went over and Beyond and made me feel at ease and confident in a positive outcome. Would recommend to all.

COACH B

Honest, fast, responsive and professional. Great experience working with Mr. Cowhey and I highly recommend to handle any dog bite case.

Lilian P.

We contacted Dave when our 5 year old son was attacked by our neighbor's dog, resulting in deep wounds (and now scars) on his face and arm. Dave was extremely knowledgeable/helpful from the start, explaining how everything would work, and he was always available via phone/text if we had questions come up throughout the process. He always gave us all of the options/routes we could take and let us decide what was the best move for our family. He advocated for the best outcome for our son and always kept us in the loop. We were able to settle in a friendly hearing with the homeowner-insurance company, which was simple and straightforward, thanks to all of Dave's hard work behind-the-scenes. We definitely could not have navigated this process ourselves and we are very thankful for the help of Dave and his team!

Elisa H.

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