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For years, many New York dog owners believed that if their dog had never bitten anyone before, they were protected from liability.
That belief is outdated.
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West Babylon Dog Attack Injures Four
An out-of-control dog bit four people in West Babylon on January 6, all of whom were subsequently transported to local hospitals for medical attention. The dog in question was transported to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip for examination, while the police notified the Town of Babylon Dog Warden. This incident highlights the importance of training and controlling dogs, and ensuring that irresponsible dog owners are held to account.
Firm Opens Offices Throughout New York State
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — In response to client demand and in an effort to best serve its clients throughout New York State, The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM announced that it recently opened offices in New York City, Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo and Plattsburgh, joining its main office in Patchogue, New York. The firm’s five new … Read more
New York Dog Bite Lawyer Available to Comment on West Babylon Dog Bite Incident that Sent Four to Local Hospitals
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — Mack Press, also known as “The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM,” is available to comment on an incident in which a dog attacked four people. According to police reports, four people at a West Babylon residence on Old Farmingdale Road were bitten by an American bully on January 6. All four … Read more
Uproar After NYC Pit Bull Bites Infant
A one-year old baby was severely injured after being bitten by a pit bull in Manhattan on December 22, 2025, leading to an uproar on social media. Thankfully, bystanders were able to intervene quickly, but the child was left with severe lacerations that were described as a “hole” in its leg. The child was rushed to the hospital, and is thankfully in stable condition.
What You Need to Know About Flanders v. Goodfellow
This past April, the New York Court of Appeals issued a decision in the case of Flanders v. Goodfellow, which dramatically changed how dog bites and other animal attack cases are handled across the State. As a result of this case, people who are injured by other people’s pets will have a significantly easier time getting compensation for the harm they have suffered. Moreover, even people with current dog bite and animal bite cases may see their situation become substantially easier to pursue.
How to Prevent Dog Bites
Most bites are preventable with consistent supervision, proper training, and thoughtful handling. Prevention protects people and reduces stress for dogs.
Mack Press Attends Sayville Chamber Menorah Lighting
Mack Press, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer, attended the Sayville Chamber Menorah Lighting, celebrating the Festival of Lights with the local Jewish community.
Why Ages 18–21 Year Olds Can Finally Receive Compensation for Childhood Dog Bites
For decades, young New Yorkers who were bitten as children had virtually no real legal remedy. Under the old rule, a child bitten at age five, ten, or twelve could rarely recover because New York law required proof that the dog had shown prior aggression — something most families simply couldn’t prove.
