Injuries from a dog bite or attack are grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. The Law Office of J. Michael Hayes has considerable experience in this area and we will work tirelessly on your behalf for fair compensation for you as aggressively as we can.
Dog owners can be held strictly liable for the injuries inflicted on a person or another animal by their pet if they have had prior notice of their pet’s “vicious propensities.” This means that the dog had bitten or attacked before and the owner of the animal was aware of the situation. A Court of Appeals decision in 2025 now also permits general “negligence” claims, which hold the dog owner / caretaker liable if they failed to take proper care to prevent injury to others, and that failure resulted in injury to a person. If you or a loved one have been a victim of a dog bite or attack, the lawyers at the Law Office of J. Michael Hayes can help you recover compensation for your injuries.
While it rarely happens, attacks by wild animals may also be the subject of a personal injury case. The standards vary compared to dog bites or attacks but can be pursued in some cases.
Contact us today for a no-cost consultation about your personal injury case at 716-852-1111.
See how we helped clients with dog bites injuries in the past.