Our dog bite injury attorneys have the knowledge and experience necessary to obtain maximum compensation for your dog bite injuries.

In Florida, a dog owner is strictly responsible for any injuries the dog causes to you. The dog’s owner may use provocation as a defense. However, if you did not provoke the animal, your attorney does not need to prove the dog owner’s negligence. The only question to ask yourself is how much money should you be awarded for your injury or loss.

Dog bites can have serious physical and emotional consequences for the victim. Our attorneys have the financial resources and experience to help you obtain maximum compensation for injuries sustained in any animal attack. From our offices throughout Florida, we represent clients throughout the state.

Homeowners insurance typically covers expenses such as past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, and pain and suffering. A second avenue of recovery can be against the owner of the premises who rented an apartment from the dog’s owner

The owner of the premises would only be liable if the dog had a history of biting or dangerousness that the owner of the premises should have known.

Your attorney will need to carefully evaluate your dog bite injury case to determine what insurance coverage is available and how you can recover damages for immediate expenses, such as medical care.

How Our Florida Dog Bite Lawyers Can Help You

If you suffered an injury caused by a dog bite in Florida, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Florida law protects dog bite victims. To get a fair recovery for your dog bite injuries, you must assert your rights and file a recovery lawsuit. Our experienced dog bite attorneys can help you take the proper steps to file your claim.

Can you be sued for a dog bite?

Yes, you can sue for a dog bite in Florida. To do this, you must show that the dog bite caused your injuries and that the dog’s owner has no valid applicable defense. Unlike other types of personal injury cases, you do not have to prove negligence on the part of the dog owner.

Instead, the dog owner has strict liability for the resulting damages each time his dog bites. The owner of the dog must compensate him for his economic losses. In addition, you can also claim compensation for your emotional suffering and your physical pain. Florida law allows dog bite victims to collect from responsible dog owners.

Does it matter where the attack occurs?

The owner of the dog is responsible for the damages that you have suffered due to the bite of his dog if you are legally on public or private property. That includes the owner’s property if you are there for a legal purpose. That means that a dog owner can be liable to a person who delivers mail or packages. You can also be accountable to someone you have invited into your home.

In addition to private property, if you are bitten by a dog on a public street or public park, the owner of the dog is also liable in that situation. Florida law is strict when it comes to protecting victims. Dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs with only limited exceptions.

What are the possible defenses to a dog bite lawsuit in Florida?

There are only a few defenses available to dog owners when their dog bites. They can claim that you provoked the dog. They can say that you were trespassing. Unless the dog owner can prove one of these exceptions, it is up to the dog owner to pay for his losses. Even if they allege one of these defenses, you can work with our experienced dog bite attorneys to prove what happened and to defend yourself against allegations of misconduct.

What can I recover if I am the victim of a dog bite?

Dog bites can leave you with serious physical and emotional scars. The responsible party may have a home insurance policy that can cover some of your damages, such as current and expected future medical bills. If you’ve lost wages or even self-employment income from your injuries, you can claim compensation to cover your losses.

The premises owners can also share responsibility if they know that the dog has a history of aggression. Your attorney will need to carefully evaluate your dog bite injury case to determine what insurance coverage is available and how you can recover damages for immediate expenses, future expenses, and pain and suffering. Ultimately, the responsibility falls on the dog owner to cover his losses through insurance or his own resources.

Contact an attorney for a free consultation

In any case of a dog bite or animal attack, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to quickly investigate the case.

Dogs are often on the loose and it can be difficult to figure out who owns the dog. You should also report the dog bite to the police. The police will make a report and contact animal control, who will investigate and make a report. If the dog was not properly registered or vaccinated, animal control will attempt to capture the dog and quarantine it to make sure it does not have rabies.

It is important to get photos of the dog and the owner’s home, especially that show any warning signs of the dog or the lack of such signs.

There is never a charge to speak to a dog bite attorney at our law firm. With offices throughout Florida, our attorneys will be there when you need them. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis.