Dog bite attacks can leave injuries that are both physically and emotionally devastating to the victim. This is especially true when the dog bite victim is a child. Dog owner's in New Jersey face strict liability for any injuries their dog may cause, regardless if it is the first time their dog has bit another party or even the first time their dog exhibited aggressive biting behavior. The New Jersey state statute, N.J.S.A. 4:19-16, sets forth the legal definition and requirements for a dog owner's liability when their animal attacks a victim. Under the New Jersey state statute, dog owners are held liable for any and all injuries caused by their dog onto a person in a public place or a lawfully private place, such as the dog owner's residence or another private property the victim was explicitly welcome or granted entry to prior to the dog bite attack. 

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Dog bite injuries can be both physically and mentally scarring for the victims, oftentimes resulting in long term physical and mental health care. The medical care required for dog bite victims can be financially devastating. If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury, we are here to help hold the negligent parties responsible and to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. 

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At Rinaldo and Rinaldo, we are dedicated to helping our clients who have suffered dog bite injuries recover compensation. Our firm has aggressively and successfully represented victims who suffered dog bite injuries such as:​

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• Abrasions

• Avulsion

• Broken or fractured bones

• Emotional trauma, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety

• Facial fractures

• Infections, such as cellulitis, Capnocytophaga canimorsus infections and rabies

• Lacerations

• Muscle injuries

• Nerve damage

• Permanent scarring

• Punctures and wounds

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Death

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If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a result of a dog bite, contact our experienced team of personal injury lawyers at Rinaldo and Rinaldo. Our law firm has successfully litigated cases in a wide variety of dog bite attacks and we are ready to use our expertise to recover the maximum compensation for your dog bite injuries. With more than 90 years of legal experience at Rinaldo and Rinaldo, our firm has unparalleled litigation knowledge and skills to build your case while you focus on your recovery.