Lawyers Handling Animal Attacks in Upstate New York
For more than 30 years, Capasso & Massaroni LLP, has been representing victims of dog bites and animal attacks. During that time, we have earned the respect of our peers for our litigation skills and our ability to overcome all obstacles to get results in challenging cases. We have built an impressive record of success in getting compensation for personal injury victims.
Our attorneys have obtained more than $40 million for victims of dog bites and other forms of negligence. Learn more about our impressive record of settlements and awards.
Dogs Are Not Entitled to One Bite
There is a misunderstanding that dogs are entitled to one bite, that they are allowed to attack and harm one person before their owner can be held accountable. This is absolutely not true. There are no free bites. Dog owners can be held accountable in all situations in which their pet bites someone, knocks someone down or causes someone harm in any other way. In order to be held accountable though, it does need to be shown that the dog had dangerous propensities that the owner knew about or should have known about.
What Does it Mean for a Dog to Have Dangerous Propensities?
Dangerous propensities does not mean a history of bites and attacks, although if a dog has hurt people before that certainly makes it simple to prove that the owner is negligent. Dangerous propensities can include a history of chasing people, barking viciously or growling in a threatening manner. We will conduct the investigation necessary to gather evidence of a dog's vicious propensity and the owner's negligence.
No Recovery, No Fee
We take dog bite accident cases on a contingency basis. That means you will owe an attorney's fee only if we obtain compensation for you.
About Your Personal Injury Case
From offices in Schenectady, Saratoga, Schoharie and Palmyra, we handle cases throughout Upstate New York. For a free consultation with an experienced Schenectady dog bite injury lawyer, contact our law firm.
