NYC Dog Bite Lawyer

One may not think of the risks involved with dog bites – an all-too-common source of injury throughout the United States – but these animal bite incidents may be far more serious than most people understand. Dog bites can lead to severe pain, illness, and even death. Victims of dog and other animal bites may need expensive medical treatment and may not be able to work while they recover from their injuries. If you or a loved one has been bitten by someone else’s dog and received injuries, you may have a legal claim. Nicholas E. Tzaneteas is the leading New York City dog bite lawyer, helping injury victims recover the compensation they deserve for their injuries and the consequences of dog bite incidents.

Dog Bites: The Facts

Dog bite incidents are widespread in the United States. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly five million dog bites occur each year here in the U.S. About 800,000 victims will seek medical attention, and about half of these people – 386,000 dog bite victims – will need emergency medical treatment. In some cases, medical care may be ongoing, requiring surgery and long-term therapy for victims to recover from their injuries.

Dog bite injuries can vary in severity and type, but commonly include:

• Lacerations and puncture wounds
• Torn tendons
• Sprains and strains
• Broken bones
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Neck and back injuries
• Infections
• Rabies and other animal-transmitted viral diseases

Children represent about half of all dog bite injury victims, but dogs can and will bite anyone of any age, potentially leading to injury or even death. In the past 10 years, almost 400 people in the United States have died as a result of bites and other wounds caused by dog attacks.

The medical costs and deaths are only part of the picture. In statistics compiled by insurance companies, over $1 billion in claims are paid out each year as a result of dog bite incidents, usually as claims on homeowners’ insurance policies.

Seeking Legal Help for Dog Bite Injuries

Dog bite victims in the greater New York City metro area may not know how critical an experienced and competent legal expert is when seeking legal help after a dog bite incident. For years, the law office of Nicholas E. Tzaneteas has helped injury victims – including hundreds of victims of dog and other animal bites — receive the financial compensation they deserve for their injuries.

A dog bite lawsuit is typically filed against the animal’s owner or handler, and may include property owners and landlords as well. A personal injury lawyer with experience in premises liability and animal bites is needed to successfully navigate the complex arena of personal injury law. Victims of dog bites may be eligible for financial compensation, including:

• Medical expenses
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering
• Expenses associated with physical therapy or long-term care
• Temporary and permanent disabilities
• Disfigurement
• Punitive damages
• Lost wages/loss of earning potential

Dog bite victims in the NYC area have specific legal rights. Let the law office of Nicholas E. Tzaneteas help you preserve your rights and to fight for the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite, seek medical attention immediately and document the injury with photographs. Then, call our firm at (718) 285-9955. As NYC’s premier personal injury attorney, we are ready to help.

I was involved in a very serious car accident in Brooklyn that left me unable to work for two years. I still have pain in my lower back after I underwent surgery for my injuries. Attorney Tzaneteas helped me through the legal process and worked up my case so thoroughly that the insurance company offered us a very fair settlement without having to go trial. Tzaneteas really gets results.

Jonathon Berkman

My wife was prescribed the wrong medication and suffered a terrible reaction that left her unable to work and confined to her bed. Nick Tzaneteas took on her case and won us money to cover pain and suffering and medical expenses. He doesn’t back down.

Jeff Sullivan

I was run off the road while making a delivery on my bike in New York City. I had two broken ribs and a broken wrist. Attorney Tzaneteas got me in to see a doctor right away and made sure the insurance company covered all my medical bills and lost wages from all the work I missed.

Mike Abruzzo