Dog Attack Legal Options

Summary

In New York, dog owners can be liable for injuries if they knew of the dogs dangerous tendencies. If the dog warden disclosed the dogs food aggression, liability may depend on how the information was conveyed and understood. The severity of injuries and prior incidents are also important factors. Consider consulting with a local attorney to assess the case and explore legal options.

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Can my dad sue a dog warden office for adopting One of their dogs and a month later being viciously attacked and bitten over * times in the hands and stomach in New York state can he sue them
I'm really sorry to hear about your dad's incident. In New York, it's possible to sue if the dog warden knew about the dog's aggressive behavior and failed to disclose it. The severity of the injuries also plays a role. Would you like to connect with local lawyers who can better assess this case?
The dog warden told my dad that the dog was food aggressive but all my dad did was take up piece of tin foil from the dog and the dog viciously attacked him and didn't stop
I'm sorry to hear about your dad's situation. Since the dog warden disclosed the dog's food aggression, there might be grounds for a lawsuit based on how the information was conveyed and understood. Would you like help connecting with local lawyers who can assist with this case?