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New YorkDog Bites Lawyers in Broome County, New York

Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.


Under Broome County, New York common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.


In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.


Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.


Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Broome County, New York might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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Peter Gorton

Peter Gorton
Lachman & Gorton
1500 East Main St.
Endicott, NY 13760
Licensed for 48 years, Peter Gorton is a Social Security Disability Law and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Dorollo Nixon Jr

Dorollo Nixon Jr
Lachman & Gorton
1500 East Main St.
Endicott, NY 13760
Licensed for 17 years, Dorollo Nixon Jr is a Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Law lawyer... read more >

Cynthia Ann K. Manchester

Cynthia Ann K. Manchester
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
450 Plaza Drive
Vestal, NY 13850
Licensed for 32 years, Cynthia Ann K. Manchester is a Personal Injury and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Syracuse University Co... read more >

Michael Robert Wright

Michael Robert Wright
Levene Gouldin And Thompson, Llp
450 Plaza Dr
Vestal, NY 13850
Licensed for 46 years, Michael Robert Wright is a Personal Injury lawyer who attended SUNY Buffalo Law School... read more >

Gregory A Gates

Gregory A Gates
Hickey Sheehan & Gates
160 162 Hawley St. P.O. Box 2124
Binghamton, NY 13902
Gregory A Gates is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Michael C Rainone

Michael C Rainone
29 Harmony Rdg Apt 132
Endwell, NY 13760
Michael C Rainone is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Jefferson F Meagher

Jefferson F Meagher
15 Hawley St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
Jefferson F Meagher is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Robert Richard Jones

Robert Richard Jones
Coughlin & Gerhart L.l.p.
Licensed for 33 years, Robert Richard Jones is a Personal Injury lawyer who attended SUNY Buffalo Law School... read more >

James P O'Brien

James P O'Brien
Coughlin & Gerhart Llp
Licensed for 43 years, James P O'Brien is a Personal Injury lawyer who attended Syracuse University College of Law... read more >
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Lawyer Referral Service in Broome County, NY - The Broome County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service from its offices in Binghamton, NY. The service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified private attorney in Binghamton and Broome County. The LRS is opened from Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for walk in meetings. You can also call the service Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee you can talk with the local attorney during a 30 minute consultation.



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