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. […]
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 […]