According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than half of the households in the state of New York own a pet and nearly a third of them have a dog. Most dog owners are responsible people who train their animals to be friendly and sociable. They keep their dogs contained when they aren’t on a leash and prevent them from doing damage to other people’s property or persons. These dogs welcome a friendly pat on the head from a stranger and can brighten our day. Unfortunately, this isn’t true for every pet or every pet owner. Some dogs are allowed to run free and may pose a danger to others when in public. If the owner knew that their animal posed a risk to the public and allowed them off leash or un-muzzled, they are strictly liable for the damages associated with any injuries that their dog causes.
The Terrible Cost of a Dog Bite
Dog bites can cause severe injuries and even death. Dog bites should receive medical attention, not only because of the injuries but because of the risk of serious infection. The cost of treating a dog bite isn’t cheap. The victim could be facing tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs. Some insurance companies estimate that the average cost of a dog bite is nearly $40,000. In most cases, the victim of the attack was simply trying to pet the dog or prevent it from doing harm to others. That’s a steep bill to be left holding for trying to interact with an animal that shouldn’t have been allowed in public unrestrained in the first place.
The costs don’t stop there, either. Many victims of dog bites require ongoing physical therapy in order to recover from their injuries. They might need plastic surgery to mask the damage. They may even need to miss work while they recover. All of these situations require time and money, and when you add it all up, it’s no wonder that the victims of dog bites can be quickly overwhelmed at their physical pain and financial distress. It isn’t right, and we can help you find relief from your dog bite injuries.
We Offer Free Dog Bite Lawsuit Consultations
Don’t allow someone’s pet to increase your financial burden as well as your pain. If you’ve been the victim of a dog bite, you deserve to seek compensation for your injuries. That’s why you should call the law offices of Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. as soon as possible after the attack. We’ll help you determine whether or not you have a valid case under New York law, and if you do, we’ll begin the process to seek damages. You’ll be able to focus on recovering from your injuries while our team handles your case. You can schedule your free consultation with our team by calling us or contacting us through our website today.
TESTIMONIALS
Daniel S. L. Rubin is a go to guy and his experience is a plus. He always guided me in right direction to get out of my litigation quickly. He works at his best and charges minimal also answers all our calls irrespective of timings. AND thank you very much Daniel for helping me..I wish you a GREAT success.
My experience with Girvin & Ferlazzo has been extremely positive. The firm's attorneys and paralegals are knowledgeable and determined to help, and they're considerate of the amount of time they have to spend to get the results.
My experiences working with the Girvin and Ferlazzo Law Firm has been outstanding. Their attorneys are responsive and tactful. Their knowledge, professionalism and resourcefulness are trumped only by their good character and cheerfulness. Having this law firms expertise at my fingertips enables me to face the myriad of challenges of running a public school district with confidence.
Each time I contact our attorneys, their response is very timely and handled thoroughly and very professionally. Not only that, it is so refreshing that they take time to know us personally and really have a feel for our individual schools. Each attorney I have dealt with has been invaluable and I look forward to many years of working with them.
Daniel Rubin is my guy. He was compassionate and was comfortable advising the fastest, least expensive legal solution. Even while he was on vacation, he stayed in touch with me and helped me to quickly resolve a problem where someone falsely tried to harm my business. It was still sad that I had to pay to get someone to be honest - so, I lost, but ultimately I was greatly helped by their services. The "law" can be expensive, but matters were resolved. THANK you Mr. Rubin.
Excellent firm with extensive experience and knowledge. Our business has worked with Sal Ferlazzo and his associates for the last few years and they've always delivered on time and above expectations. No project is too big or small and they always provide a personal touch. Truly a one-stop shop for all legal needs; highly recommended.
I have worked with the firm while employed at two different school Districts. The service I have received has always been "top notch". Kris always responds to my questions and concerns quickly and provides valuable guidance and insight. I highly recommend Girvin and Ferlazzo to anyone working in a school District.
I was completely blown away by the full service I was given by Daniel Rubin, Sal Ferlazzo and the support staff of this firm! They were by my side from start to finish and able to answer all my questions along the way. Daniel and Sal were very knowledgeable and professional during all our interactions and were prompt in responding to my calls and emails. They made me feel like I was their only client, and gave me their full attention during our meetings, when I know they had their plate full with other cases. I was extremely impressed with their attention to detail and diligence in fully reviewing my case. I never would have imagined I would have gotten the award I received from my personal injury case, when it was all said and done, they continued to follow up with me to make sure I had no further questions or concerns. Lawsuits are never easy, but this team gave me the confidence to see it through with a phenomenal outcome. Thank you Girvin & Ferlazzo for a job well done!
Each and every employee of the firm, from the partners, to the associates, to the legal assistants, to clerical help is attentive and value their clients! In particular, Jay Girvin (Partner) & Erin Morris (Associate) go above and beyond with a high level of legal advice as well as immediate attention on any matter!
The educational legal team is second to none! The guidance and support provided by each team member is consistently on-point and accurate. In my over two-decades in public education, I have not come across a more professional firm! I would be proud to recommend Girvin & Falazzo to any educational organization!
I have worked with several of the attorneys at Girvin & Ferlazzo. They are always timely and responsive in their advice and guidance. I feel supported in my decision making when working with them.
Girvin & Ferlazzo has always served me well for over 20 years. My go to person is Kristine LanChantin, and I have also had significant work experience with Patrick Fitzgerald and Tara Moffett. They are absolutely the best! The level of expertise, personal care, and timely follow through is so appreciated. Having a reliable law firm at my disposal is like having good insurance, you don't like to use it, but boy you sure are glad to have it!
The Girvin and Ferlazzo law firm has consistently served our organization in a professional and competent manner. Through the years, the firm has successfully guided our team through a number of routine, and complex issues. The firm's attorneys are well versed in their practice areas. Both the number of attorneys and when needed, specialization in certain areas of practice have helped us navigate our legal challenges. I am pleased to report that their customer service culture is strong and their billing practices are quite reasonable.
1. Quickest response time among all the lawyers I have worked with, 90% of the time response come back right away,
2. The reason of having such a fast response is having a seamless team work, Daniel and Bonnie together never let the ball drop, either he or she always make sure one of them respond right back to me,
3. Such a seamless teamwork made the case proceed in a smooth and efficient way,
4. Under the guidance of Patrick, Bonnie started a strong and convincing suit right out of the gate, Daniel made a touch down with a settlement one sided in our favor within two weeks that Bonnie initiated the suit,
5. So the whole process is not a tug of war, it was like we started the game with a quarterback throwing the ball to the receiver, then a touch down by this receiver, then the whole game is over, win.
6. My case was very strong, I did not mean they are magicians, however Bonnie and Daniel tried their best to give me magic.
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. is a full service general practice law firm that has been serving clients throughout New York State for 25 years. Established in 1991, the firm concentrates its practice in a variety of legal issues. Do you need education or employment lawyers? Our law firm practices within Education, Public and Private Sector Labor and Employment, Litigation law, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Corporate/Business Law, and Collections. Girvin & Ferlazzo’s attorneys are dedicated to the highest standards of legal research, writing, and advocacy. Our lawyers are known for working hard for our clients to attain the best possible result. These values have made us an attractive legal option for clients seeking counsel on small individual matters, municipal issues, or large corporate issues.
