Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are more than 4 million bite victims each year. Unfortunately, many of these injuries are easily preventable and caused by the negligent action of the pet's owner. As a result, victims of animal attacks may be able to recoup compensation through a lawsuit. Our New York premises liability attorneys are committed to defending the rights of individuals who have suffered an unnecessary injury due to a dog bite or animal attack. Our lawyers take bite injuries seriously and have the legal knowledge and experience to secure victims the compensation they deserve after experiencing scarring, developmental delays or emotional problems following an animal attack. Unlike most states, a New York pet owner's negligence in and of itself is not grounds for a premises liability lawsuit. In order to recover compensation beyond medical bills, the victim must prove that the dog had a history of a dangerous or vicious temperament. In other words, an owner's liability beyond the cost of medical bills is determined almost entirely on whether the dog has a history of violence. Proving that a dog has a history of violence can be difficult. As a result, it is important that victims of dog attacks in New York hire a skilled premises liability attorney.