Dog Bite Lawyer Elmwood Park, NJ

Cellino Law is proud to serve Elmwood Park and surrounding New Jersey communities with experienced, compassionate personal injury representation. Dog bites and animal attacks can cause deep lacerations, nerve damage, infections, facial scarring, and lasting psychological trauma. Children are among the most frequent victims and often suffer the most severe injuries. When a dog attack injures you or your child in Elmwood Park or the surrounding Bergen County area, Cellino Law is ready to hold the owner accountable under New Jersey’s strict liability dog bite law.

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New Jersey's Strict Liability Dog Bite Law

New Jersey applies strict liability to dog bite cases under N.J.S.A. 4:19-16. A dog owner is liable for damages caused by a bite regardless of whether the dog had ever bitten anyone before or whether the owner knew the dog was dangerous. If you were bitten while in a public place or lawfully on private property, the owner is responsible for your injuries without you having to prove any prior dangerous behavior. This is significantly more favorable to injury victims than the “one bite” rule applied in some other states.

Common Dog Bite Scenarios in Elmwood Park

• Attacks on pedestrians or joggers by dogs that escaped yards in residential neighborhoods
• Bites during visits to neighbors’ or acquaintances’ homes
• Attacks on children in parks and recreational areas in Bergen County
• Postal worker and delivery driver attacks on private property
• Attacks by improperly leashed dogs in public spaces

Injured in a dog attack in Elmwood Park? Get trusted legal help from Cellino Law now.

Compensation Available in New Jersey Dog Bite Cases

• Medical expenses including emergency care, wound treatment, surgery, and reconstructive procedures
• Future medical costs for ongoing treatment or scar revision
• Lost wages during recovery
• Pain and suffering and emotional distress
• Psychological treatment for anxiety or PTSD following the attack
• Wrongful death damages if an attack was fatal

Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Jersey's strict liability apply even if I provoked the dog?

Provocation by the victim can reduce or bar recovery under New Jersey’s strict liability statute. However, provocation must be intentional and meaningful. Simply walking past a dog or reaching out to pet it does not typically constitute legal provocation. Cellino Law will evaluate the specific circumstances of your case and advise you on how they affect your claim.

Does the dog owner's homeowner's insurance cover dog bite claims?

Most standard homeowner’s and renter’s insurance policies provide coverage for dog bite liability. Cellino Law will identify all applicable insurance coverage and pursue every available source of compensation for your injuries.

How long do I have to file a dog bite claim in New Jersey?

New Jersey’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. Missing this deadline permanently eliminates your right to seek compensation. Contact Cellino Law promptly to protect your rights.

Serving Elmwood Park and All of Bergen County

Cellino Law represents injury victims throughout Elmwood Park and the surrounding Bergen County communities, including Paterson, Clifton, Hackensack, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Saddle Brook, and Lodi. Call today for a free consultation.

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