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Dog Safety Series, Part 5
In the final part of our Dog Safety Series, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer wishes to remind you to treat your furry friends with all the love and respect they deserve. That way, both you and they can enjoy this baseball season, with our good friends at the Long Island Ducks:
When a Dog Is Injured or Killed in New York: Why the Law Needs to Change
For many New Yorkers, a dog is not simply a pet. A dog is a family member, a best friend, a source of comfort, companionship, and unconditional love. Anyone who has ever shared their life with a dog understands that the bond between a person and their canine companion is deep, personal, and irreplaceable.
Unfortunately, New York law does not currently recognize that reality.
Dog Safety Series, Part 4
In part four of the Dog Safety Series, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer has once again partnered with the Long Island Ducks to remind you to treat dogs with care and respect. Make sure to follow these tips, and you can minimize the risk of a bite from one of man’s best friends:
Dog Safety Series, Part 3
In the third part of our dog safety series, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer wants to ensure that you and your loved ones remain safe during this lovely baseball season. Here are some additional ways to ensure that you can remain safe around dogs:
Dog Safety Series, Part 2
In the second part of our dog safety series, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer wants to ensure that you and your beloved pet are safe this baseball season. By following these tips when around dogs, you can limit the risk of a possible attack:
Dog Safety Series, Part 1
The New York Dog Bite Lawyer, in partnership with the Long Island Ducks, is here to teach you the importance of pet safety. While dogs can often be friendly, acting appropriately around them is the best way to avoid a potential bite.
For that reason, we are starting our Dog Safety Series. Here are just five safety tips to keep in mind if you want to avoid a dog bite:
The Law Changed—Most Lawyers Haven’t
Dog bite law in New York is no longer as simple as it used to be.
For years, cases turned on a single concept: whether the owner knew of the dog’s dangerous propensities. That still matters—but today, it’s only part of the analysis.
The Part of a Dog Bite Case Most People Miss: Emotional Harm
Most personal injury cases are physical.
A fall. A car accident. A fracture.
You recover—and you move on.
You don’t become afraid of the floor.
Dog bite cases are different.
They involve a psychological impact that is often more significant—and more lasting—than the physical injury itself.
Remember: Baseball Season is Also Dog Bite Season
Mack Press, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer, has proudly partnered with the Long Island Ducks, because they share a love of two things: dogs, and baseball. And with baseball season around the corner and dogs getting to go out and run, people are getting excited for the spring.
A Dog Bite Lawsuit Is About Protection — Not Punishment
Many injured victims hesitate to bring a claim because they fear “something will happen to the dog.”
That concern is understandable — but usually misplaced.
“He’s Never Done That Before” Is Not Enough
In many dog bite cases, the first words out of an owner’s mouth are:
“He’s never done that before.”
It may be true. But it may not matter.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance: What You Should Know
When a serious dog bite occurs, many people assume the owner will personally have to pay.
In reality, most legitimate dog bite claims are covered by homeowners or renters insurance.
There Is No “Free Bite” in New York Anymore
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.
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.
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.
Warning Signs That a Dog May Bite
Dogs rarely bite without warning. Most give multiple stress signals, but people — especially children — often miss or misinterpret them. Recognizing these early cues prevents countless bite incidents.
WHY DOGS BITE: The Real Reasons Behind Sudden Attacks
Dog bites are almost always preventable once you understand why they happen. Though attacks may feel sudden, research shows that most bites stem from identifiable causes related to fear, stress, pain, or instinct.
New York Dog Bite Cases Involving Minors
Normally, in New York, you have three years from the date of the dog bite to bring a lawsuit. That means that three years from the date of the dog bite, unless the victim has initiated a lawsuit or other exceptions apply, the dog bite victim will normally be foreclosed from bringing a lawsuit, and collecting for their injuries, damages, and expenses.
