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If you get bitten by a dog in New Mexico, it is important to report the incident to your local animal control authorities. It is a common misconception that reporting a dog bite will always lead to the dog being put down (euthanized). Under New Mexico law, a dog is only at risk of…

If you get bitten by a dog in New Mexico, you have a responsibility to report the incident. Reporting dog attacks can make your community safer. Your local animal control authority will keep track of dog bite incidents to determine if and when a dog should be deemed “dangerous,” meaning the owner will be…

Dog owners have certain responsibilities, including making sure that their dog is secured and does not harm others. If you were injured because of your neighbor’s negligence, you may be able to pursue a claim against them for your medical expenses, physical therapy, counseling, lost wages for time you lost from work during your…

Being attacked by a dog is a scary and traumatic experience. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog in New Mexico, you have a responsibility to your community to report the attack to your local animal control office. This can allow the proper authorities to test for rabies, keep track…

A dog bite injury can cause serious physical and emotional damage to a victim. When a dog attacks, the victim can suffer painful and even permanent injuries. It is important to understand New Mexico’s laws surrounding dog bite injuries to protect your legal rights as a victim. You may be able to hold the…

Earlier this year, a state appellate court issued an opinion in a case discussing under what circumstances a landlord can be responsible for injuries caused by her tenants’ dogs. The case is important for New Mexico personal injury plaintiffs because it discusses the issue of third-party liability, which can be very important in New…

Dog bites and attacks can be truly traumatizing. The long-term effects of a New Mexico dog attack can include psychological, physical, and emotional damage. Managing oneself after a dog bite can be difficult because the victim may need to deal with severe physical damage, including scarring and surgery, and psychological issues. In addition, a…

Earlier this month in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 35-year-old man was the victim of a severe dog bite in his groin when he was bitten by a pit bull that was attacking his eight-year-old daughter. According to an article from Reuters, the 90-pound dog bit the man’s daughter in the face and lacerated her…