YONKERS DOG BITE & ANIMAL ATTACK ATTORNEYS

How to seek compensation for dog bites in Yonkers, NY?

In New York the rule for dog bite injuries is that if you are attacked or bitten by a dog, you must prove that the owner had knowledge or notice of the dog’s "vicious propensities." If the owner had knowledge or notice then they can be held legally responsible for the dog bite or attack.

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Types of Dog Bite Injuries In Yonkers, NY

Have you or a loved one suffered from a dog bite and are looking to seek compensation? Let's review the different types of injuries that you could seek compensation for. There may be more in addition to the below list:

• Nerve damage to the face, limbs or any other body part

• Eye injuries

• Facial scarring and/or disfigurement

• Amputation of arms, legs, fingers, nose and more

• Broken bones due to the dog attack, perhaps falling

• Severe infections from the bite

• Traumatic brain injury

• Other trauma 

• And more..

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Types of Dogs That Typically Cause Dog Bites

• Pit Bulls

• Rottweilers

• German Shepherds

• Labrador Retrievers

• English Bulldogs

• Chihuahuas

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If you or a loved one have been injured in a dog bite or animal attack in Yonkers or surrounding areas give us a call at (914) 428-3313 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.