Dogs are wonderful, loving companions, but they can also be potentially dangerous, especially in the hands of a negligent owner. Without appropriate care, dogs have the potential to cause serious harm when they bite someone without provocation. Unfortunately, this is a shockingly common occurrence, with more than 3,500 dog bites reported throughout New York City alone every year.
The Shikh Law Firm has extensive experience helping clients who have been injured due to dog and animal bites. We know just how bad these types of injuries can be, especially given that these sorts of injuries disproportionately affect children. Even when they are not life-threatening, they can leave behind physical and psychological scars that can stay with a victim for years.
There are many different issues that can lead to a dog or animal bite. These include, but are not limited to:
- Inadequate training or discipline
- Inadequate socialization
- Failure to use a leash or properly restrain a dog while walking a dog
- Failure to secure a door to prevent a dog from attacking passerbys
- Missing or insufficient fencing
- Failure to intervene when a pet gets aggressive
- Failure to address prior violent attacks
Pet ownership is a wonderful thing that can bring love and companionship, but it comes with certain responsibilities. Unfortunately, a shocking number of dog and animal owners fail to ensure their animals are properly trained and socialized, and fail to exercise control over their animals through the use of leashes and fencing. When this results in someone being bitten, it may take a lawsuit to hold these irresponsible pet owners to account.
With law offices in the Bronx, the New York City personal injury lawyers at the Shikh Law Firm have more than 25 years of experience representing clients in personal injury matters. If you or someone you love has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, do not wait. Your claim may be time limited. Call us at 718-295-4000, or visit our contact page for a consultation. Call us at 718-295-4000, or visit our contact page for a consultation.
