Animal Bites and Attacks in New York: Who Can Be Held Responsible?

By attorney | September 17, 2026
Animal attacks can happen in many different settings. A person may suffer injuries from a dog at a neighbor's home, a cat while visiting someone's property, a horse on a farm, or an exotic or wild animal kept by an individual or business. Even an animal that has never attacked anyone before can cause serious injuries when its owner or another responsible party fails to control or safely manage it.

Animal attacks can happen in many different settings. A person may suffer injuries from a dog at a neighbor’s home, a cat while visiting someone’s property, a horse on a farm, or an exotic or wild animal kept by an individual or business. Even an animal that has never attacked anyone before can cause serious…

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