On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, June 12, 2014. An animal attack is a very serious offense. Pet owners in New Jersey have a responsibility for their animals, especially if they are violent. An unprovoked attack can have terrible consequences for the victim. From broken bones to severe […]
Animal Bites
Surgery after dog bite a warning for New Jersey dog owners
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. An attack by a pet is a serious problem for the owner. Animals that are dangerous to the public should be handled in a way that prevents them from harming others. A child can be particularly susceptible to a […]
Recent dog bite a warning for Jersey dog owners
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Owning a large animal comes with a heavy amount of responsibility, especially, when the animal is used for protection. Owners of large animals in New Jersey have a responsibility to keep potentially violent animals away from the general population. […]
Infected pet rat bite serves as warning for New Jersey parents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, March 6, 2014. A pet bite can cause plenty of damage to an unaware child or adult. A bite by an infected animal can even cause death if not treated correctly. Animal providers have a responsibility to care and adequately vaccinate their […]
Rabies vaccines given out in Ocean City, New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Many New Jersey residents may have pets in their homes. From dogs to cats to more exotic varieties of animals, pet owners have a responsibility for their animals’ behavior. One of the first things someone bitten by an animal […]
Settlement reached on police dog bite
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Many New Jersey families and individuals keep pets in their homes. These extra members of the family can range from cats to dogs to guinea pigs and beyond. Some have more exotic pets, such as snakes, that require extra […]
Many rabid animal reports in New Jersey for first half of year
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, November 29, 2013. In New Jersey, owners are responsible for their animals. Barring an incident involving taunting, hurting or provoking an animal, the owner is financially responsible for the animal’s behavior. In the case of a bite, a large dog or other […]
Settlement reached in animal bite lawsuit
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Many New Jersey residents have pets. These same individuals also often invite friends and family over and have them interact with the pet. Most of the time, the pet is well-trained, or at least trained well enough, to prevent […]
Is it the breed or the breeding that leads to dog bites?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, September 13, 2013. Many New Jersey residents might know already that of the 4 million dog bites each year, about half involve children, and some of these lead to serious injury or disfigurement. In light of this, New Jersey pet owners and […]
Woman sitting outside attacked randomly by dog
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, August 9, 2013. Many New Jersey residents who read this blog may often wonder whether the stories we have published about animal bites are not, at least to some extent, the fault of the bite victims themselves. While certainly some children who […]
