Animal Attack Injuries Lawyer In New York City
Have you or your child suffered a serious injury from a dog bite or animal attack? In addition to dealing with the aftermath of your injury, you must get fair compensation for your injuries. At the Manhattan law offices of Keogh Crispi, P.C., we protect the rights of dog bite and animal attack victims in the greater New York City area.
When not properly trained or supervised, dogs can be dangerous animals. People suffer serious injuries in all types of accidents involving dogs. If a dog knocks you down, bites you or you are injured while fleeing from a potential attack, that dog's owner is responsible for the dog's behavior. If you have been injured in a dog attack, the dog's owner could be held liable for damages.
Under New York law, in order to obtain fair compensation after a dog bite or animal attack, you must establish a prior vicious propensity in the animal. This does necessarily have to be a prior bite, but it will be necessary to prove a prior instance of vicious behavior. It could be as simple as a neighbor's account of the dog baring its teeth. A guard dog that is utilized to guard property can be presumed by law to have a have a vicious propensity.
We will conduct a detailed investigation in order to establish a prior pattern of behavior in the animal in question. Owners will always defend their pets, but there may be other people who are familiar with the dog, such as neighbors and mailmen.
Dog Bite and Animal Attack Injuries
From broken bones to lacerations, people suffer all types of injuries as the result of dog attacks and accidents involving other animals. In addition to your immediate medical concerns, injuries suffered in these attacks can leave permanent severe scarring. The attorneys of Keogh Crispi, P.C. will work to understand the full long-term impact of your injuries.
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When pet owners take proper care of their animals, attacks and dog bites should rarely happen. However, dog bites and other attacks are the result of negligence, like any other personal injury. The New York City lawyers of Keogh Crispi, P.C. can help you get fair compensation. Located two blocks from Grand Central Station, we can make home and hospital visits to clients throughout the city. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.