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Translate ARE YOU ONE OF THE 4.5 MILLION AMERICANS THAT SUFFERED A DOG BITE?

by Matthew J. Salimbene on Jun. 21, 2017

Accident & Injury Animal Bite 

Summary: Translate ARE YOU ONE OF THE 4.5 MILLION AMERICANS THAT SUFFERED A DOG BITE?

Are you one of the 4.5 million Americans that suffered a dog bite? (CDC 2013) If so, you may want to ask yourself if the dog had a “vicious propensity”. This is the key question posed to individuals injured by animals. In New York, the owner of a domestic animal can only be held liable if the owner knew or should have known that the animal had the “propensity to do any action that might endanger the safety of the persons and property of others in a given situation.” (See, Petrone v. Fernandez, 12 N.Y.3d. 546,550 [2009]). In some situations, a vicious propensity can be established by accidental bites, bearing of teeth and growling and chasing individuals.

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If so, contact Matthew J. Salimbene, P.C. or fill out a case evaluation. You will be contacted to schedule your free initial consultation.

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