On 7/12/14 & 7/9/14, Attorney Newell reviewed in his blogs the precedent setting 7/1/14 decision he obtained from the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas regarding Punitive Damages. Another important aspect of this judicial decision was the issue of medical bill reimbursement for PA dog attack victims.

Previously, the only way a PA dog bite victim could make a claim for medical expenses was pursuant to a “negligence” claim. Your PA dog attack lawyer presented a legal claim to the Dauphin County Judge based upon “strict liability.” Judge Tully accepted Attorney Newell’s theory. This legal ruling now permits the Dauphin County dog bite victim to obtain medical bill reimbursement without having to show that the owner of the 3 boxers was negligent or reckless on 11/21/12.

The PA Dog Law has now been interpreted to allow victims to recover payments for medical expenses under 2 separate legal theories. Bitten by a dog? Set up your free HOME consultation with Attorney Newell at 1-800-980-4842. His 33 years of experience is detailed at www.PADogAttackLawyer.com.  Follow Attorney Newell on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On July 9th, Attorney Newell discussed a 7/1/14 Dauphin County court decision that was an unprecedented victory for his client, as well as for all PA dog attack victims.  Attorney Newell looks forward to having a Dauphin County jury hold the reckless dog owner fully responsible for the injuries his boxers inflicted upon a Federal Express worker.

After Oral Argument by Attorney Newell and defense counsel, Judge Tully permitted a punitive damage claim to proceed to trial based upon “prior vicious propensities.”  This ruling took place even though there were no allegations in Attorney Newell’s Complaint of a prior physical attack on a human or animal.

Attorney Newell is unaware of any other PA judicial opinion permitting a punitive damage claim to proceed without physical injury.

Injured in a dog attack?  Call Attorney Newell today at 1-800-980-4842.  He provides free HOME consultations to all PA dog bite victims.  To review his qualifications, visit his website www.PADogAttackLawyer.com.  Follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On July 1, 2014, Judge William T. Tully issued a legal decision that greatly expands the rights of PA dog bite victims to fully hold negligent dog owners accountable. On Dec. 19, 2013, your PA dog attack lawyer, Thomas J. Newell filed a 27 page Complaint in the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas – No. 2013-CV 11100.

The PA dog bite attorney alleged that his client was entitled to pursue 8 separate legal theories of recovery versus a negligent dog owner.  The defense filed Preliminary Objections alleging that 5 of the 8 legal claims should be immediately dismissed by the Court.

Judge Tully decided that 7 of the 8 legal claims presented by Attorney Newell could proceed to trial in Dauphin County.  Over the next several days, Attorney Newell will discuss the specific positive impact this decision has on all PA dog bite claims. Attorney Newell’s expertise is discussed at www.PADogAttackLawyer.com. Follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On June 27, 2014, a North Middleton Township Police Officer shot and killed a pit bull after it attacked him in Cumberland County, PA. According to the Sentinel News, the officer was assisting the Pennsylvania State Police in a search of a fleeing criminal.

As the officer was interviewing a potential witness, the pit bull charged him and tried to bite his left arm. The police officer shot the pit bull twice. The Cumberland County dog bite victim was treated for dog bite wounds at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.

Attacked by a dog? Call Attorney Newell today at 1-800-980-4842 to schedule your free HOME consultation Visit his website:  www.PADogAttackLawyer.com.  Follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On June 20, 2014, Montgomery County, PA dog attack lawyer, Thomas J. Newell provided a free home consultation to a Montco dog bite victim.  The man had recently stopped by a friend’s house when he was attacked by his friend’s unleashed German Shepherd. The victim instinctively put up his left arm to protect his face.

The physicians at Pottstown Memorial Hospital needed 7 stitches to close the wounds of the PA dog bite victim. Attorney Newell has urged the gentleman to have his arm examined by a plastic surgeon since corrective surgery may be necessary.

Attorney Newell filed a “Right to Know” request with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to see if there are any past complaints of prior vicious propensities regarding this German Shepherd. If you or a loved one have been attacked by a dog, call Attorney Newell today at 1-800-980-4842 to schedule your free HOME consultation. Visit his website: www.PADogAttackLawyer.com.  Follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On June 16, 2014, PA dog attack lawyer, Thomas J. Newell, spoke with a Montgomery County, PA resident whose neighborhood is being terrorized by a pit bull. Her irresponsible neighbor refuses to control the dog and it has gotten loose several times within the last year.

The pit bull has run onto her property at least twice. One one occasion, the pit bull pursued her and grabbed her leg with its mouth. Attorney Newell advised her to report all relevant facts to the Cheltenham Township Animal Control Officer. He provided her with his insight as to what her remedies are under the PA Dog Law.

If you or a family member have been attacked by a dog in Pennsylvania, call Attorney Newell today at 1-800-980-4842. Your PA dog bite attorney provides a free HOME consultation anywhere in PA. Attorney Newell’s 33 years of experience are discussed at www.PADogAttackLawyer.com.  Follow him on Twitter:  www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On June 9, 2014, PA dog bite lawyer, Thomas J. Newell, Esq. received a telephone call from a man who was involved in a dog attack/incident at a Lehigh Valley area dog park. The dog park has 2 separate enclosures. One has a sign “Small Dogs Only.” The other is a larger enclosure which is normally populated exclusively by larger dogs.

A woman decided to put her Jack Russell Terrier in with the larger dogs.  The terrier ran up to the larger dogs while barking. One of the dogs responded by biting the terrier.

The owner of the Jack Russell Terrier wants the owner of the large dog to reimburse her for the $2,000.00 in vet bills she has incurred. While Attorney Newell only represents dog attack victims and, thus could not represent the gentleman, he believes the terrier’s dog owner exercised poor judgment thereby creating the circumstances that led to the attack.

Injured in a PA dog attack? Call Attorney Newell for a free HOME consultation at 1-800-980-4842. Visit his website: www.PADogAttackLawyer.com and follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On June 2, 2014, the mother of a Montgomery County, PA dog bite victim called Attorney Newell. Several days earlier, her 12 year old daughter was walking on a sidewalk near her home when an unleashed pit bull attacked her. Allegedly, the pit bull had been recently adopted from the Philadelphia SPCA.

The Montco dog attack victim was treated that day at Mercy Suburban Hospital in East Norriton, PA. The pit bull bite wounds were cleansed and she was given a prescription for antibiotics. Unfortunately, the victim’s mother had not telephoned Whitpain Township Police nor the PA Dog Warden.

For a free HOME consultation, call Attorney Newell today at 1-800-980-4842. Visit his website at www.PADogAttackLawyer.com.  Follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer

On May 22, 2014, your Pennsylvania dog bite lawyer spoke with a man whose 4 year old son was bitten by his grandfather’s pit bull in Williamsport, PA. The boy had been visiting and was putting on his shoes when the vicious dog attacked him.

The Williamsport dog attack victim was bitten in the face by the pit bull. Surgery was performed at Williamsport Hospital and approximately 40 stitches were needed to close the facial dog bite wounds. Allegedly, the pit bull had bitten 2 people before this unprovoked attack.

Attorney Thomas J. Newell provides a free HOME consultation anywhere in PA. Call him today at 1-800-980-4842. Follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer.  Visit his website: www.PADogAttackLawyer.com

On May 16, 2014, a Harrisburg, PA dog bite victim hired PA dog bite lawyer, Thomas J. Newell after being provided with a free consultation in Harrisburg. The gentleman had been checking on a rental property in the 1700 block of North Street in Harrisburg.

The Dauphin County dog bite victim asked an adjoining property owner if he could check their basement for a possible sewer leak. The defendant’s 2 pit bulls attacked him resulting in dog bite wounds all over his body.

The Harrisburg, PA Animal Control Officer is investigating this unprovoked dog attack. If you or a loved one have been bitten by a dog, call Attorney Thomas J. Newell today at 1-800-980-4842. Attorney Newell provides free HOME consultations to dog bite victims throughout PA. Read about Attorney Newell’s 33 years of experience at www.PADogAttackLawyer.com. Follow him on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/DogAttackLawyer