Every Dog is NOT Entitled to One Bite. Call (718) 690-7708.
Bronx, New York, Dog Bite and Animal Attack Injury Lawyer
Despite what insurance defense attorneys want you to believe, every dog is not entitled to one free bite. Dog bites and animal attacks cause serious injuries to thousands of people in New York City every year. A severe dog bite can cause irreparable muscle and tissue injuries and even death. Corpina, Piergrossi, Overzat & Klar, LLP, has been helping dog bite victims recover full and fair money damages for serious injuries for more than four decades. We know how personal injury and wrongful death laws are interpreted in courts throughout the city and are in court everyday, working hard to make sure our clients' rights are protected.
If you or a member of your family has suffered a dog bite or an injury resulting from an animal attack, there are some important steps you should take, if you haven't already:
- Seek medical attention, no matter how minor the injury may appear. Infection often sets in after an animal bite — and serious injury can result from even a minor skin break.
- Record everything you remember about the incident, including the name and contact information of the animal's owner.
- Record everything that eyewitnesses may say about the attack.
- Don't try to settle with the owner or gather the animal's health records yourself.
- Talk to a qualified personal injury lawyer immediately.
Dog owner liability insurance covers the damages
Even if you were bitten by a dog owned by your friend or relative, it is important that you take dog bites and animal attacks seriously. We understand the need to be discreet when it comes to seeking damages from someone you know. Often there is more than one insured party who may be responsible for paying money damages. The city or property owner may share responsibility equally with the pet owner. Our attorneys will investigate the circumstances immediately. We have the experience, resources and litigation skills necessary to help you recover full compensation.
We accept referrals from other law practices that are seeking experienced representation to help their clients recover full compensation for injuries.
Contact our offices to schedule a free consultation. We handle dog bite cases on contingency. The only way we collect legal fees is if you collect money.
