Dog Bites

Brooklyn Dog Bite Liability Attorney

A dog bite attack can cause serious physical and psychological injuries. Victims of dog bites are often small children, elderly people, or delivery people trying to do their jobs. If a loved one has suffered a dog bite, talk to a personal injury lawyer at the law firm of Costello & Costello, PC in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and New Jersey.

• The dog's owner is responsible. If a dog bit you, the owner can be held accountable. Owners are responsible for their dogs' behavior. Don't be put off by an owner blaming the dog bite victim. Know your rights. Contact a personal injury lawyer.
• Get medical help. The faster you seek medical attention, the better. Dog bites can cause nerve damage, serious infections, and scarring. Especially when the dog bite attack happens to a vulnerable child or elderly person, there can be serious psychological complications as well as physical problems.
• Report the dog bite attack. Make sure the police have a record of the attack. Take photos of the injuries, and get the names and contact information of any witnesses. In many cases, the dog owner's homeowner's insurance will cover the damages.
• Let your lawyer handle the insurance claim. An insurance company may downplay the seriousness of your loved one's injuries or try to convince you that a dangerous dog's actions are somehow the fault of the victim. A personal injury lawyer can explain your rights.

If you have questions about your dog bite injury rights in New York, e-mail our law firm. We will usually respond within 24 hours.

The law firm of Costello & Costello, PC has served clients from our Bensonhurst office at 59th Street and 20th Avenue since 1959. Contact us for a free initial consultation at our Brooklyn, New Jersey, or Staten Island offices. We look forward to talking with you.