Jacobs, Schwalbe & Petruzzelli, P.C.

In New Jersey, the owner is responsible for the harm their dog causes to another, no matter where the incident happened. The law in New Jersey states that the dog owner is liable for another’s injuries if their dog bit that person either in a public place or on private property. This means that you can get compensation even if you were at their property when the accident occurred.

Perhaps the two most important factors you should look for are experience and success on behalf of previous clients. Our dedicated team of attorneys has been practicing personal injury law for more than 40 years. In that time, we have recovered millions of dollars for clients who have been injured at work or harmed by the negligence of others. No attorney can guarantee the outcome of a case, but our legal track record shows how effective we are in the courtroom and how committed we are to each and every client.

After any injurious accident, seeking medical care should be the top priority. In the case of motor vehicle accidents, you will likely also need to stay at the scene to help police create an accident report. Once the immediate aftermath of the injury is over, it is to your advantage to contact an attorney relatively soon. When you contact our accident attorneys, for instance, we can communicate directly with insurance companies on your behalf. You won’t need to worry about answering questions or accidentally saying something that the insurance company may try to use later on to weaken your case. Additionally, by starting the investigation into your accident immediately, we can ensure that evidence is preserved and maximize your legal options.

As a general rule, you should always seek medical care after any type of accident if you are experiencing pain or other serious symptoms. If you were involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it is a good idea to be examined by a doctor even if you have mild symptoms. There are at least two reasons for this. First, pain and injuries do not always present themselves immediately – especially when masked by adrenaline. Therefore, you could be injured and not realize it. Second, you will likely need medical records and documentation of your injuries later in order to file an insurance claim or to seek compensation in a personal injury suit. In both cases mentioned above, it is better to seek care and not need it than to do the opposite.