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In New Jersey, even when a dog has never previously bitten anyone, the owner is nonetheless legally responsible for any harm the dog causes. It is clear that dog bites are prevalent and can result in long-lasting physical and emotional harm because there are about 5 million dog bites documented in the United States each year, and many more go unreported. Dog bite victims frequently express reluctance to file a lawsuit. Although pets are a wonderful addition to life, you shouldn’t be forced to pay for the dog owner’s negligence when they seriously hurt you or a loved one. Call or email our devoted Garfield dog bite attorneys right away to set up your free initial appointment to go over your case’s alternatives. To protect your right to compensation, you should speak with a member of our Garfield dog bite lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. right away if you were seriously hurt as a result of a dog bite in New Jersey. 

No “One-Bite Rule” Applies To New Jersey, 

Where currently 16 states follow the so-called “one-bite rule,” which essentially permits the dog and owner one liability-free bite. In New Jersey, there is no free pass, thus this is not the case with the law. Even if it is the dog’s first bite, all dog owners are subject to legal liability.

The skilled Garfield personal injury lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. can examine the precise facts of your case and offer advice regarding whether you might be able to file a legal claim if you were hurt in a dog bite accident.

Every state has statutes of limitations, which are the formal deadlines for bringing civil claims, and this is important to note. The statute of limitations for a dog bite in New Jersey is two years from the date of the bite. The New Jersey court will dismiss your dog bite lawsuit and you won’t be able to receive any damages if you don’t file your claim within two years. There are exclusions to this two-year time limit; if you believe you might not be able to meet the filing date, it is important to speak with one of our knowledgeable Garfield dog bite attorneys.

Identifying Who Is Responsible For Dog Bite Accidents In New Jersey

• In order to establish culpability for a dog bite in New Jersey, the victim must demonstrate that:
• The defendant owns the dog that bit you;
• When you were bitten, you were either legally allowed to be on private property, such the dog owner’s house, or you were in a public area.
• Maybe the dog was loose and bit you when you were outside the owner’s property.

In other words, the dog owner has entire accountability for the bite as long as you were not in the area where the dog attacked you illegally (for example, breaking into someone’s home or trespassing on private land). Regardless of whether you were a stranger or an employee of the dog owner (a babysitter, housekeeper, dog walker, etc.), the law stipulates that those who suffer injuries from dog bites may be entitled to compensation for their suffering in New Jersey, as well as joint liability cases of dog bite accidents.

Depending on the specifics of the case, the dog’s owner may not be held accountable for a bite if you were attacked by a dog but initiated the attack by your own aggressive behavior. In these circumstances, the dog might be thought to have been defending its owner or itself. If a dog is owned jointly by two persons (for example, if they live together or are married), both parties may be held responsible for the dog’s bite. A dog bite that occurs when the animal is in the care of an agent of a dog owner, such as a dog walker or pet sitter, is typically not considered their fault. With few caveats, the dog owner is typically still liable in these situations.

About

Originally inhabited by the Lenape people, the area that is now Garfield was first settled by Europeans in 1679, when Jacques Cortelyou purchased over 5,000 acres of land along the Passaic River, which he named “Acqueyquinonke” which stretched from the Saddle River to where modern-day Glen Rock is located.

East Passaic was the original name for the neighborhood now known as Garfield; it was established in 1873 when Gilbert D. Bogart built a cluster of seven houses there.

The town of Garfield, Ohio, was thus named in 1881 to honor the 1881 U.S. president, James A. Garfield. For the rebranding’s origins, there are two hypotheses. Seven months after President Garfield’s assassination, the town was still known by his name. Its founder reportedly declared: “inform everyone…don’t speak of East Passaic longer; rename it ‘Garfield’ after the man who will lead this great country to prosperity.” The second hypothesis proposes that the area became connected with the name Garfield following his death in 1881, when a new railroad station was dedicated in his honor.

Call Our Skilled Garfield Dog Bite Lawyers To Discuss Your Options Right Away

Cases involving dog bites could be trickier than they seem. It is frequently more difficult to determine who is responsible when at least one participant asserts they are not the dog’s owner. Insurance matters can also get challenging. This is why we advise anyone who has been hurt by a dog bite in New Jersey to get in touch with the knowledgeable Garfield dog bite lawyers at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. right away so we can examine the specifics of your case and give you legal guidance.

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The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. has office locations nearby at:

• 340 West Passaic Street. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
• 560 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 1000-A, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

Contact our Rochelle Park office today at (201) 231-7847 or our Englewood Cliffs office at 201-734-3763 for a free consultation.