New York Dog Bite / Animal Attack Injury Attorneys

NY Accident Lawyers

Each year, approximately 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States. It is estimated that 1,000 people in America visit the emergency room each day due to dog bite injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite or dog attack, please contact a skilled New York dog bite victim attorney at Goidel and Siegel. Our dog attack injury lawyers have a wealth of experience in many areas of personal injury.

An animal attack or dog bite can be physically and emotionally devastating to any victim. After an injury, you want to insure that you make all of the necessary claims and identify the dog, the owner, and the insurance companies involved to move forward with your claim. The law office of personal injury lawyers Goidel and Siegel investigates the facts to protect the rights of our clients.

Many victims of dog bites are children - they are smaller and less intimidating to dogs, and children also trust dogs. Dog attacks can cause both physical injuries and long-term emotional trauma requiring therapy. If you or a family member was injured in a dog bite, contact a dog bite injury lawyer at Goidel and Siegel who has the experience to get you the financial recovery you deserve.

Following a dog bite or dog attack you should:

• Cleanse the wound with soap and warm water.
• Seek medical attention.
• Notify your local animal control agency about your dog bite incident. Give as much information as you can, including, the sequence of events and any information about the dog.
• Photograph the injuries resulting from the dog attack.
• Photograph the area in which the attack occurred.
• Collect contact information from all witnesses of the dog attack.
• Do not sign anything from the dog owner, insurance company, or anyone else involved in the attack.

In the state of New York, statute of limitations regarding dog bites is 3 years. It is important to attain legal representation as soon as possible after a dog attack. We are familiar with New York dog bite law and how to successfully represent and advise our dog bite victim clients. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as a result of a dog attack, contact the New York attorneys of Goidel & Siegel for a free consultation.