New York Dog Bite Law Has Changed — Here’s What You Need to Know
As of April this year (2025), New York’s highest court made it easier for dog bite victims to seek justice.
What’s new:
- You no longer need to prove that the dog had bitten before.
(This eliminates the old “two-bite rule.”) - Dog owners can now be held liable if they were negligent in how they handled or restrained their dog.
Example: Letting a dog roam freely — even on their own property — could be considered negligent. - If the dog’s owner knew or should have known the dog was dangerous,they can be held strictly liable — meaning they’re responsible for injuries even if they weren’t careless or didn’t mean harm.
- The law goes back 3 YEARS (that continues to run), which means even if you were bitten or attacked up to 3 years ago, you still may have a case. The 3 year clock is always running.
Don’t Delay. Protect Your Legal Rights!
If you’ve been bitten, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Psychological trauma
- Other costs and expenses
At The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM, we focus exclusively on dog bite cases across New York. We know the law. We know the system. And we’ve lived through it ourselves.
Bitten by a dog? THAT’S ALL WE DO!
⚖️ Contact Us Today. Fill out our contact form, or call us at 📞 1-833-8-DOGBITE or email info@NYDogBite.com for a free consultation.
A More Compassionate Dog-Bite Advocacy Approach
Most dogs are not born aggressive; rather, aggression in learned, and can be unlearned with the right training.
The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM will take action and fight for you after a dog bite or attack, but we also take pride in negotiating agreements with aggressive-dog owners that allow for the rehabilitation of dogs through training, rather than resorting to drastic measures. This approach allows us to collect every dollar of compensation that you deserve, while simultaneously empowering aggressive-dog owners with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster safer communities.
Join us in believing that we should always first attempt to train aggressive dogs, and that we need to: “BLAME THE OWNER, NOT THE DOG!SM”
