Newport News, VA asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey

Q: My cousin lives in NJ and was biten by a dog. The dog also attached two children who were getting on the school bus.

the owner of the dog is a renter with no insurance, can she sue the homeowner? This man owns 3 pitbulls and they came in a pact though only one bit my cousin. She is 67 and does not know what to do

1 Lawyer Answer

A: First she needs to call the police and have that dog listed a viscous dog, as for who she can sue I suggest that she contacts a personal injury lawyer.

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