Long Island Dog Bite Lawyer and Attorney
Dog attacks can cause serious injuries and lasting trauma. Our lawyers understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact of dog bite injuries and fight aggressively to secure the compensation you deserve.

New York State Dog Bite Laws
New York follows a "mixed" approach to dog bite liability, combining elements of strict liability and negligence laws to protect victims.
Strict Liability for Medical Expenses
Dog owners are automatically liable for medical expenses if their dog injures someone, regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was dangerous.
- Emergency room treatments
- Hospital stays and surgery
- Ongoing medical care
- Physical therapy
- Psychological counseling
Negligence for Other Damages
For non-medical damages, victims must prove the owner was negligent or knew the dog had "vicious propensities."
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Permanent scarring
- Emotional distress
- Reduced earning capacity
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What a Long Island Dog Bite Attorney Looks For First
A dog bite claim is not only about the first medical bill. A Long Island dog bite lawyer should identify the owner, insurance company, prior warnings, and the medical costs that may continue after the wound closes.
Medical bills and costs
Emergency care, infection treatment, scar revision, therapy, and future medical costs should be documented from the start.
Insurance company proof
Homeowner, renter, landlord, or business coverage can affect recovery. We work to identify every available policy.
Law firm investigation
Prior complaints, leash violations, witness statements, and owner knowledge can show why the attack should have been prevented.

Owner knowledge and control
We Document the Dog's History Before It Gets Rewritten
Dog bite claims are rarely just about the bite itself. The strongest cases connect the injury to prior warnings, leash-law violations, inadequate restraint, insurance coverage, and the medical record documenting scarring, infection risk, nerve damage, or trauma.
Incident and owner records
Animal-control reports, prior complaints, neighbor accounts, and lease or property rules can show notice and control.
Coverage and injury proof
Homeowner, renter, landlord, and business policies must be identified while the medical record tracks the full harm.
What matters in a New York dog bite claim
A strong dog bite case does not need a long injury catalog. It needs proof of the bite, the dog's history, the owner's control, insurance coverage, and a medical record that shows the full effect of the attack.
Injury proof
ER records, infection treatment, scar photos, plastic-surgery opinions, hand limitations, counseling, and school/work disruption matter.
Dog and owner history
Prior bites, lunging, leash complaints, neighborhood warnings, veterinary records, and animal-control reports can prove notice of danger.
Coverage and deadlines
Homeowner's, renter's, business, school, park, or municipal coverage can all matter. Public-property claims may have a 90-day notice issue.
Records to save after a dog bite
- Photos of wounds, bruising, torn clothing, the scene, the dog if safe, and healing over time.
- Hospital, urgent-care, rabies/tetanus, prescription, surgery, therapy, and counseling records.
- Dog owner name, address, insurance details, vaccination records, and witness contact information.
- Police, health department, animal-control, building, school, park, or property-owner reports.
- Video from homes, buildings, doorbells, stores, schools, parks, or nearby businesses.
- Proof of missed work, school absences, scars, activity limits, and future treatment needs.
Why Choose Licatesi Law Group for Your Dog Bite Case
40+ Years of Experience
Our attorneys have decades of experience handling dog bite cases throughout New York. We understand the medical, psychological, and legal complexities of these cases and fight aggressively for full compensation.
Compassionate Representation
We understand the trauma and fear that follow a dog attack, especially for children. Our team provides compassionate support while aggressively pursuing your legal rights and holding negligent dog owners accountable.
Thorough Investigation
We conduct full investigations to prove the dog's vicious propensities, identify all liable parties and insurance sources, and document the full extent of your physical and psychological injuries.
No Fees Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing upfront, and we only collect fees if we recover compensation for you. This allows injured victims to obtain experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation.
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Related Practice Areas
Where dog bite evidence usually comes from
The location shapes the claim. Parks, apartment buildings, sidewalks, homes, schools, grooming/daycare facilities, and stores each create different records and insurance questions.
Public places
Parks, sidewalks, beaches, schools, and public buildings may create police, health department, park, school, or municipal notice records.
Private property
Homes, apartment buildings, stores, restaurants, and offices may have insurance, lease, security-camera, complaint, and building-management records.
Dog-care settings
Groomers, walkers, kennels, rescues, and daycares may have intake forms, incident reports, behavior notes, staff witnesses, and business coverage.
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Dog Bite Lawyers Serving New York
We represent dog bite victims throughout the greater New York area
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