What To Do if Someone Else’s Dog Bites You

Everyone loves dogs, right? Not always – especially if you find that you’ve been bitten by a stranger’s dog due to their negligence. Of course, the blame does not lay with the dog, but rather with its owner. It’s this kind of unfortunate negligence that can often times cause an innocent dog’s life. Whether you, a loved one, or even your own dog is attacked by another dog, there are steps you can take to get the justice that you deserve. Whether the attacking dog belongs to a friend, neighbor, or stranger, it’s best to call a personal injury lawyer to seek legal advice immediately after seeking medical attention. In these cases, it’s best to have everything documented by your doctor, or if your dog has been attacked, by their veterinarian.

Know The Laws

Dog bites are more common than one might think, so knowing the laws in your city are important to any case. In New York State, nearly 4,000 dog bites are reported annually in NYC alone. NYS requires that all dogs over the age of 4 months old must be licensed. In order to obtain a license, the owner must submit proof of up to date rabies vaccination records as well as proof of spay or neutering. New York State also enacts the “New York State Leash Law”, however, this is not enforced in every part of the state. Leash law enforcement is left in the hands of local municipalities, so it’s important to find out if your area enforces the leash law and what the details are.

The professional law firm at Sarles Frey & Joseph is here for you. If you’ve been bitten or attacked by a dog, please give us a call today for a consultation.