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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.
New York courts now focus on whether the owner acted reasonably under the circumstances. A clean history does not excuse preventable carelessness.
Key questions include:
- Was the dog properly restrained?
- Was the property secure?
- Was the animal supervised?
- Were local laws followed?
Negligence is about conduct — not just history.
A large or powerful dog requires appropriate control. A busy environment requires heightened awareness. Children require extra caution.
Responsible ownership means anticipating risk, not reacting after harm occurs.
A first incident can still be the result of unreasonable behavior.
Prevention is part of ownership.
And when prevention fails, the law provides accountability.
If you have been injured due to a dog bite, you should contact Mack Press, the New York Dog Bite Lawyer. He will fight for you, while also ensuring it is the owner, and not the dog, that gets held accountable. Contact the New York Dog Bite Lawyer at 833-8-DOGBITE (833-836-4248), or visit our contact page.
