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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That belief is outdated.
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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.
