Dog Bite Attorneys

Dog Bite Legal Services in the Bloomfield Area

Attacked by a pit bull known for its vicious behavior? Was your child bitten on the face while petting the neighbor's otherwise friendly terrier? In either of these scenarios, the dog's owner is strictly liable for costs of medical treatment (including plastic surgery) and damages for scars or lasting disability.

Bloomfield, New Jersey, personal injury lawyer Alan J. Markman of Markman & Cannan, LLC has handled dozens of dog bite cases in his years of practice. Contact us today to discuss your case if you were injured in an animal attack in Essex County or close locations in Union or Hudson County.

Call us to schedule your free consultation. We offer same-day appointments if they are available, and we'll come to your home or hospital room in emergencies to discuss your dog bite injuries.

No "Free" Bite

It doesn't matter if the dog never attacked or showed vicious behavior. It doesn't have to be a certain breed of "dangerous dogs." Some of the worst cases we've seen involved children who were mauled or disfigured by "good dogs" that snapped while being petted or attacked without warning or provocation.

Markman & Cannan, LLC can pursue damages for injuries like:

• Bite and claw wounds (including infection or nerve damage)
• Reconstructive surgery or visible scarring
• Nerve damage
• Emotional scars (young victims may become terrified of all dogs)
• Injuries from being chased by a vicious dog
• Serious injury to your pet from an attack

For victims under age 18 with severe dog bite injuries, we commonly arrange structured settlements to ensure that the child's future is economically secured.

Other animal attack? The statute presumes dog bites, but the law would apply to serious injury from cats, exotic pets, horses, or livestock.

You may say you don't want to sue your neighbor, friends, or friends over a dog, but damages are typically paid by their homeowner's insurance. The alternative is to pay the substantial medical bills yourself.

Call our office at (973) 240-9481 or  request an appointment online to discuss your case with Mr. Markman in a free consultation. We have Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking staff.