Blog Posts in May, 2016

What are my options if a dog bites me?

There's no doubt that dogs are cute, lovable companions, but dogs can also act viciously at times. Some dogs might act out of a protective instinct for their owners. Others have had traumatic experiences and now see humans as enemies. Dog owners know their animals better than anyone, so it is up to them to keep them under control when they're out in public and even in their home. When a person is ...

Responsibilities of property owners and determining negligence

When we step foot on a property, whether a person's home or business, we don't expect that we will be injured. Perhaps our trust that the surroundings will be a safe environment is misplaced. There are many things that can happen due to the negligence of the property owner: Slip-and-fall accidents due to conditions such as icy sidewalks. Stumbles causing injury because there was inadequate ...

Who is responsible when someone suffers a dog bite?

When someone is a victim of a dog bite, there are many factors to be taken into consideration. However, there are certain states, such as the state of New Jersey, where the responsible or liable party is the pet owner. There are vast rules and regulations as defined by the law involving the ownership and care of animals, and when those rules aren't strictly adhered to, negligence resulting in ...