On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, July 11, 2013. The town of Bogota is debating whether to allow pet owners to bring their dogs to the area’s largest public park. Although this policy may eventually apply to the town’s other parks as well, at this time the […]
Animal Bites
Animal bites must be reported in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, June 14, 2013. In the warmer summer months, New Jersey residents and their pets are out and about more frequently. Whether it is walks around the neighborhood, a trip to the beach or a hike at a state park, people are […]
Man bites dog to stave off dog attack
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, May 9, 2013. While much of New Jersey is urban, even this state has its own share of rural areas with open fields and country roads along which people can take a relaxing morning or evening walk. Pet owners who do […]
Increase in number of dog bites typical during spring
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. With the weather warming up, New Jersey pet owners and others may want to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. While doing so can be both healthy and fun for people and pets alike, it […]
Does lion attack raise safety concerns at New Jersey zoos?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, March 11, 2013. In a story that has attracted considerable national attention, a young lady who had a passion for lions and other big cats died instantly after a lion swiped her with its paw. The young lady had recently graduated with […]
Dog bite leaves New Jersey infant fighting for life
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, February 28, 2013. While oftentimes people may suffer disfigurement and unexpected medical expenses in connection with a dog attack, for one New Jersey family, a dog attack has left their infant in critical condition. The child was being treated at a nearby […]
Infection from dog bite costs woman legs, fingers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, January 28, 2013. In a story that may be of interest to our readers here in New Jersey, a woman from another state lost both of her legs and her fingers after she broke up a dog fight between her two pets. […]
New Jersey court allows dog sitter to sue for bite
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, January 7, 2013. A New Jersey appeals court has held that a pet sitter may sue the pet owners for a dog bite injury she received while caring for their golden retriever in exchange for money. The owners were on vacation at […]
Wild turkey animal attacks tarnish Thanksgiving season
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, November 29, 2012. While the Thanksgiving holiday is over, New Jersey residents should be grateful that their dealings with turkeys ended at the dining room table. People in other communities are not quite so lucky and will probably have to continue to […]
Forensic experts investigate dog attacks
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, November 5, 2012. A retired sheriff’s deputy now spends his time traveling the country investigating dog attacks. While the man did not report having ever visited New Jersey to investigate a dog bite, he has worked with law enforcement, prosecutors and attorneys […]
