Omni Injury and Accident Law practices at 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10019, representing dog bite victims throughout New York City. Their attorneys emphasize the gravity of these cases, citing CDC data showing 885,000 U.S. dog bite victims require medical attention annually, with 900 daily emergency room visits and 9,500 extended hospital stays. The firm navigates New York City’s mixed liability approach combining strict liability and the one bite rule, determining liability based on circumstances and the dog’s history. Their legal team identifies all potential defendants including dog owners, parents of minor owners, landlords aware of a dog’s vicious tendencies, and negligent supervisors like dog walkers. The attorneys thoroughly investigate incidents, document evidence, and aggressively negotiate with insurance companies whose primary goal is reducing payouts. They emphasize prompt action within New York’s three-year statute of limitations and pursue cases on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay nothing until compensation is secured. Call 646-503-0404 for a free consultation and dedicated representation for your dog bite claim.
Attorney Brian Elbaum leads the Law Offices of Brian J. Elbaum at 315 West 39th Street Suite 1208, New York, NY 10018, providing specialized dog bite representation throughout New York City. His practice emphasizes the complexities of New York’s “One Bite Rule,” which can limit liability unless the owner knew their dog had violent tendencies. The firm thoroughly investigates dog bite incidents, speaking with neighbors, delivery personnel, and witnesses to uncover evidence of prior aggressive behavior. They handle cases involving severe injuries including lacerations, nerve damage, tears in muscles or tendons, blood loss, infections, scarring, and disfigurement. Elbaum advises dog bite victims to immediately contact police to document the incident, secure vaccination information, seek medical attention, and avoid speaking with insurance companies before consulting an attorney. His team prepares each case for potential trial, recognizing that insurance companies often attempt to minimize settlements. The Law Offices of Brian J. Elbaum offers free consultations at 844-47-FIGHT and works exclusively on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients pay nothing unless they recover compensation.
Goldberg & Loren operates from their office at 5 Columbus Cir, Suite 1501, New York, NY 10019, offering specialized legal services for dog bite victims throughout New York City. Founded by attorneys George Goldberg and James Loren, the firm provides 100% free consultations for injured individuals seeking compensation following dog attacks. Their experienced dog bite lawyers handle various case types including first-time dog bite injuries, repeat attacks, severe injuries requiring hospitalization, facial disfigurements, and delivery worker incidents. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless compensation is recovered. Their approach includes thoroughly investigating each case to establish the dog owner’s liability under New York City’s strict liability laws. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene estimates approximately 4,000 dog bites occur annually in New York, with all required to be reported within 24 hours. For immediate assistance with dog bite injuries, victims can contact the firm at (646) 719-0444.
The Platta Law Firm, operating from 42 Broadway Suite 1927, New York, NY 10004, brings 150+ years of combined legal experience to dog bite cases. Their award-winning trial lawyers have successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. New York consistently leads states in dog bite claims, with emergency rooms treating around 6,000 injuries annually—half of all victims being children. The firm’s experienced New York dog bite lawyers understand the state’s modified “one-bite rule,” where owners may avoid full responsibility for first attacks unless they knew about the dog’s dangerous tendencies or acted negligently. They help victims recover economic damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs, as well as non-economic damages for pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. The firm serves clients across New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and nearby areas. For a free consultation available 24/7, victims can call (212) 514-5100.
Attorney Brian J. Elbaum leads The Law Offices of Brian J. Elbaum at 315 West 39th Street, Suite 1208, New York, NY 10018 (844-47-FIGHT), providing dedicated representation for dog bite victims. The firm understands that dog attacks cause significant physical and emotional trauma, often resulting in substantial medical bills and lasting psychological scars. New York City requires all animal bites to be reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene within 24 hours, with a three-year statute of limitations for filing lawsuits. Elbaum’s team investigates each case thoroughly, helping establish liability under New York’s “One Bite Rule” by uncovering any prior aggressive behavior, interviewing witnesses including mail carriers and neighbors, and documenting all injuries. The firm advises victims to seek immediate medical attention, document the scene, gather witness statements, and avoid speaking with insurance companies before consulting an attorney. Free consultations are offered to evaluate potential claims.
Jacoby & Meyers, LLP provides experienced legal representation for dog bite victims throughout Manhattan and the greater New York City area. Founded in 1972, the firm’s attorneys possess extensive knowledge of New York’s mixed liability dog bite laws, which combine strict liability for medical costs with additional requirements for pain and suffering damages. From their office at 39 Broadway, Suite 1910, New York, NY 10006, their legal team assists victims suffering from lacerations, broken bones, nerve damage, infections, and psychological trauma. Jacoby & Meyers, available at 212-445-7000, offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients pay nothing unless they recover compensation. Their attorneys conduct thorough investigations to establish the dog’s dangerous propensities or owner negligence, document injuries, and pursue claims against homeowners insurance and other sources of recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress while handling all communications with insurance companies throughout the legal process.
Leandros A. Vrionedes, P.C. operates from 443 Park Avenue South, Suite 1006, New York, NY 10016, providing specialized legal representation for dog bite victims throughout New York City. The firm emphasizes that dog attacks can result in severe injuries including crushed bones, pierced skulls, disfigurement, and lifelong disabilities from fractures, internal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. Their New York dog bite attorneys explain that under state law, dog owners are strictly liable for medical costs when their animals bite others, regardless of negligence or prior knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies. For damages beyond medical expenses—including lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and punitive damages—victims must prove the dog was vicious and the owner knew or should have known about its dangerous propensities. The firm notes that children are particularly vulnerable to attacks due to their size and inability to recognize potential dangers, which is why the law imposes strict liability on owners. For a free consultation about a dog bite case, victims can contact the firm at 212-889-9362.
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, located at 1040 6th Avenue, 10th Fl., New York, NY 10018, offers exceptional representation for dog bite victims in New York City. Since 2015, the firm has helped dog bite victims and grieving families secure justice, with award-winning attorneys Samuel Meirowitz and Daniel Wasserberg winning over $300 million in settlements and verdicts. Their legal team handles cases under New York’s hybrid approach to dog bite litigation, where owners are strictly liable for medical bills resulting from attacks by dangerous dogs. For additional damages, they help prove the dog had a history of aggression or that the owner was negligent. The attorneys work diligently to establish liability by gathering evidence of prior incidents, complaints, and aggressive behavior patterns. They pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and long-term rehabilitation needs. Contact them at 212-897-1988 for a free consultation to discuss your rights after a dog attack.
Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff LLP, with offices at 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3800, New York, NY 10168, provides dedicated representation for dog bite victims throughout New York City. Led by attorneys including Peter Rosenberg, Daniel C. Minc, and Steven C. Falkoff, the firm handles cases involving serious injuries, disfigurement, and emotional trauma resulting from dog attacks. They explain that under New York law, victims must prove the dog had previously bitten others or shown vicious propensities through growling or snapping. Their experienced trial lawyers investigate incidents thoroughly, compile medical evidence, and build persuasive cases against dog owners. The firm pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and psychological counseling. They offer free, confidential case evaluations and work on a contingency fee basis, with no fees unless they recover damages. Call (212) 344-1000 to discuss your dog bite case with an experienced personal injury attorney.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C. operates from 450 7th Avenue #409, New York, NY 10123, representing dog bite victims throughout NYC. Their attorneys explain that approximately 4,000 dog bites occur in New York City annually, with children being particularly vulnerable to attack. The firm handles New York’s hybrid dog bite laws, where owners are strictly liable for medical bills regardless of the animal’s history, while other damages require proving the owner knew of the dog’s vicious tendencies. They pursue compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost income, disability, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and disfigurement. The legal team addresses liability for dog owners, property owners, and landlords while countering common defenses like comparative negligence. With experience in cases involving various breeds and attack scenarios, David Resnick & Associates provides compassionate representation for victims suffering puncture wounds, lacerations, broken bones, infections, and psychological trauma. Call (212) 279-2000 for a free consultation.
