Nassau County Dog Bite Lawyer
Over 40 years of experience representing Nassau County residents injured by dangerous dog attacks. Uniondale office minutes from Nassau County Supreme Court. Free consultation.
Experienced Dog Bite Representation in Nassau County
Nassau County, home to over 1.3 million residents across 3 towns, 64 incorporated villages, and 2 cities, has one of the highest dog ownership rates on Long Island.
From affluent communities like Garden City, Great Neck, and Manhasset to family-oriented neighborhoods in Levittown, Massapequa, and Hicksville, Nassau County residents encounter dogs daily in parks, on sidewalks, and in residential areas. When you're injured by a dog bite in Nassau County, you need local attorneys who understand Nassau County Supreme Court and the complex municipal structure of the county.
At Licatesi Law Group, our main office is located in Uniondale, Nassau County - just minutes from Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola. We have over 40 years of experience representing Nassau County dog bite victims.
We're familiar with every Nassau County community, understand Nassau County SPCA procedures, local police departments, and the specific issues of dog bite cases involving Nassau County's affluent property owners. We've recovered over $100 million for injured clients.
Major Nassau County Hospitals Treating Dog Bite Injuries
We represent Nassau County dog bite victims who received treatment at:
- NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island (Mineola)
- Nassau University Medical Center (East Meadow)
- Mercy Medical Center (Rockville Centre)
- South Nassau Communities Hospital (Oceanside)
- Glen Cove Hospital
- Plainview Hospital (Northwell Health)
What matters in a Nassau County dog bite claim
Dog bite cases turn on proof of the attack, the owner's control of the dog, prior warning signs, and the medical record. The strongest cases are built before photos fade, witnesses disappear, or the owner's insurer shapes the story.
Injury proof
Emergency records, infection treatment, photos during healing, plastic-surgery opinions, scarring, hand limitations, counseling records, and school or work disruption all matter.
Owner and dog history
Prior bites, lunging, leash complaints, neighborhood warnings, veterinary records, and local animal-control reports can show the owner knew the dog was dangerous.
Location and deadlines
Attacks in parks, schools, sidewalks, apartment buildings, and private yards raise different notice and insurance issues. A public-property claim can require a 90-day notice.
What to save after a bite
- Photos of wounds, bruising, torn clothing, the scene, the dog if safe, and healing over time.
- Hospital or urgent-care records from Nassau providers, rabies/tetanus treatment, prescriptions, and follow-up visits.
- Owner name, address, insurance details, vaccination records, and witness contact information.
- Nassau County Department of Health, animal-control, police, building, school, or park reports.
- Proof of missed work, school absences, counseling, scars, activity limits, and future treatment needs.
- Any video from homes, doorbells, parks, stores, apartment buildings, or nearby businesses.
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Contact Our Nassau County Dog Bite Lawyers Today
Free consultation. No fees unless we win. Uniondale office in Nassau County. Available 24/7.
Nassau County Communities We Serve
Our Nassau County dog bite lawyers represent clients throughout all of Nassau County, including: