Standing Between You and Corporate Adjusters
Dog bite claims heavily involve homeowners or commercial property insurance policies, and dealing with these corporate entities requires skilled legal guidance. Insurance adjusters may attempt to minimize the severity of your trauma or shift blame onto the victim to lower their payout. We protect your peace of mind by managing all communications and legal filings directly. We never ask our clients to speak with insurance adjusters.
Our dedicated legal team assumes full responsibility for your case. We systematically investigate the incident, identify the animal owner, secure vital local animal control reports, interview witnesses, and thoroughly document your medical treatments and scar mitigation needs. We fight aggressively to recover comprehensive compensation for medical bills, plastic surgery costs, lost wages, and emotional suffering.
Fully Bilingual Legal Representation
A successful resolution depends on absolute transparency and clear, reliable communication. All attorneys at Pitts & Polizzi speak fluent Spanish, walking you through your regional insurance rights and the trajectory of your claim in the language you prefer, keeping you fully informed at every milestone.
Navigating Regional Dog Bite Regulations
Both New Jersey and New York maintain distinct legal standards regarding owner liability after an animal attack, making experienced local representation vital:
- Strict Liability Standards: In many regional claims, particularly under New Jersey law, a dog owner can be held strictly liable for damages suffered by a victim bitten in a public place or lawfully on private property, regardless of the animal's past behavior.
- The One Bite Rule Variations: Certain local jurisdictions examine whether the owner had prior reason to know the animal possessed dangerous tendencies. We examine local municipal codes and historical records to build a powerful case.
- Homeowners Insurance Coverage: Most dog bite claims are filed against the homeowners insurance policy of the animal owner, meaning a legal claim does not require the owner to pay damages directly out of pocket.
CONTACT
Clifton Office
PHONE
(973) 772-6157
OFFICE
40 Union Ave., 1st Floor
Clifton, NJ 07011
HOURS
Tue – Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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