Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

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Although dogs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, their bites can cause serious, long-lasting injuries. When a child is bitten or attacked, the physical and emotional scars can last a lifetime. Many people have the false belief that every dog is allowed one bite before legal action can be taken to recover damages. Not true. If you have been bitten by a dog, you are entitled to pursue compensation for your injuries, including medical expenses, time away from work and pain and suffering. The law makes it clear: dog owners are responsible for their pets’ actions.

If you have been bitten by a dog or attacked by any other animal, Hacker & Murphy can help you fight to protect your rights. We have been serving the needs of animal attack victims in Albany and communities throughout central New York for nearly two decades. We have an excellent record of recovering money damages. We handle most personal injury claims on contingency. If we don’t help you recover money damages, you will not pay attorney fees.

What to do if it was your neighbor’s dog

Many people fail to report a dog bite if it was their neighbor or relative’s dogs. Our firm handles dog bite cases discreetly, working with the dog owner’s insurance company to seek fair compensation, often without causing financial distress to the owner. Collect as much information as possible about the dog, the dog’s shot records and the owner’s insurance policy. We will start working immediately to help you protect your rights — even against your own friend or relative.

Animal Attacks ▪ Premises liability

Contact our offices in Albany, New York, to schedule a free consultation about your dog bite claim. We will explain the process of seeking recovery and help you decide how to proceed. We have received the AV rating* and are highly regarded among legal professionals for our integrity and commitment to helping our clients protect their financial interests after suffering a personal injury.