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New Developments in New York Law Regarding Dog Bite Claims
The New York State Court of Appeals—the state’s highest court—recently issued a decision that drastically changes the law surrounding dog bite claims throughout the state. New York had long stood as an outlier by requiring a dog bite victim to demonstrate a documented “prior vicious propensity” to impose strict liability on behalf of a dog’s… Read More
Bit by a dog? Can I sue the owner?
Animal bites can be serious, painful injuries that can leave lasting scars. We all love our pets, but sometimes pets can do mean, vicious things. The most common kind of animal bite comes from a dog. The law in New York is relatively clear with regards to dog bite cases: You can only bring a… Read More