If you or a loved one suffered a dog bite injury on Long Island, an Islip dog bite lawyer from our team will ensure you understand your rights and handle your entire claim.
We recognize how physically, emotionally, and financially damaging animal attacks are. Know that you have options for recovering appropriate compensation based on your injuries and related costs.
An Islip personal injury lawyer from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., is here for you. Since 1991, we have recovered more than $250 million for our clients.
With our law firm’s over three decades of experience successfully representing injured Long Islanders, we know how to confidently pursue compensation for you.
Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation with our team.
- Types of Damages that Our Islip Dog Bite Attorneys Will Seek for You
- How Our Islip Dog Bite Attorneys Approach these Cases
- Our Islip Injury Lawyers Understand NY Dog Bite Laws
- Act Quickly to Get Our Islip Dog Bite Lawyers on Your Case
- Discuss Your Islip Injuries with Our Dog Bite Legal Team
Types of Damages that Our Islip Dog Bite Attorneys Will Seek for You
Dog bites can cause serious injuries, and bite wounds have a high rate of infection. If a bite breaks the skin, see a medical care professional for wound cleaning and assessment immediately.
Some possible dog bite injuries include:
- Puncture wounds
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Serious contusions
- Infections
- Nerve damage
- Broken bones
- Scarring
- Tissue loss
- Amputation
- Emotional trauma stemming from physical wounds
When injuries occur, you should not have to bear the ultimate costs for the medical care you receive or any other expenses. Most dog bites are preventable and occur because of the dog owner’s negligence, e.g., if they allow their dog off-leash in public areas. The owner should, therefore, pay for your losses.
When our Islip dog bite lawyers build a case against the at-fault party, we calculate how much your case is worth so you can seek an appropriate amount for the following types of damages:
- Medical costs, current and future
- Future or ongoing care and support needs, such as plastic surgery for scarring
- Income losses if you miss work
- Diminished earning capacity, if you have lasting injuries and are not able to return to work
- Personal property repair or replacement
- Related expenses paid out of pocket, with receipts
- Pain and suffering
- Diminished quality of life
Unfortunately, some dog bite injuries are fatal. If your loved one passed away because of their injuries, we extend our deepest sympathies. An Islip wrongful death lawyer from our team will handle your legal case while your family continues to mourn.
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., is able to assist spouses, children, parents, or the victim’s personal representative in taking action against the dog owner or another liable party.
For a free legal consultation with a Dog Bite lawyer serving Islip, call (516) 932-0400
How Our Islip Dog Bite Attorneys Approach these Cases
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., our Islip lawyers provide customized legal services to every client. We know no two injuries—and no two clients—are the same.
We listen to your needs and develop a strong strategy to fight for the money you deserve. Count on us to provide both aggressive representation and compassionate support.
Our firm is well-respected by our former clients as well as other lawyers. Our awards and recognition include:
- Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
- The National Trial Lawyers: New York Top 100
- Avvo Rating of 10 Superb (highest rating possible)
- Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
We take on even the most complex cases and work to restore your quality of life as much as possible. Our dog bite attorneys will meet with you on Long Island or elsewhere in the New York metropolitan area.
We even have multilingual staff who will discuss your case with you in Spanish, Greek, Bengali, or whatever language you are most comfortable with.
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., is a contingency–fee law firm, meaning you do not need to pay us unless we win compensation for you. Our personal injury attorneys never ask you to pay upfront costs or fees.
We will be glad to explain this policy and answer any other questions you have during your free initial case consultation with our Islip, NY, team. Call now to get started.
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Our Islip Injury Lawyers Understand NY Dog Bite Laws
Stated broadly, there are two avenues for recovery in dog bite cases in New York. One way is to show that the dog’s owner knew or should have known about the dog’s vicious propensity.
In other words, the dog had a history of violent behavior, such as a prior bite incident, or prior lunging, snapping, growling or snarling, indicating threatening behavior.
Another way is to show that the dog’s owner was negligent in causing the dog attack to occur. Examples of this are permitting the dog to be off-leash or leaving a gate or house door open, allowing the dog access to the person the dog attacked.
We will work diligently to compile evidence to build a compelling case on your behalf, establishing your entitlement to compensation for the injuries caused by the dog attack.
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Act Quickly to Get Our Islip Dog Bite Lawyers on Your Case
Under New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214, you have a limited time to sue based on a Long Island dog bite incident. While most cases do not require lawsuits and litigation, it is important to protect your right to sue. This provides key leverage when negotiating with the insurance carrier.
We urge you to reach out to our team as soon as your injuries allow. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., will assess your options, develop a case strategy, and begin gathering evidence. Throughout this process, we will deal with the insurer and other parties, protecting your right to appropriate compensation based on your injuries.
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Discuss Your Islip Injuries with Our Dog Bite Legal Team
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., provides free case reviews for victims and their families. We will review your case facts and explain how an Islip dog bite lawyer will fight for the money you deserve. Contact us today to learn more.
Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form