Dog Bites on Someone Else’s Property

A dog bite that occurs on someone else’s property can still make the dog’s owner legally responsible in New Jersey. The state’s dog bite law generally holds owners liable when their dog bites someone who is lawfully on public or private property. In some situations, liability may extend beyond the dog owner. Property owners or […]

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Dog Bite Injuries in Children: Special Considerations for New Jersey Claims

Your child is playing in a friend’s yard when their dog, one that “never bites,” suddenly lunges and bites her face. There’s blood, screaming, and panic. You rush to the emergency room. Later, while she’s getting stitches, you wonder: What happens now? Dog bites are frightening for any victim, but when the injured person is […]

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