Dog Bites

Dog Bite Injury Cases in Florida:

The legal rights of a dog bite victim heavily depend upon where the animal attack happened. The circumstances of what may have led to the attack are very important, such as whether someone was negligent, someone violated a leash law, a person who had an animal that has a history of getting loose or injuring people and other factors. The laws are intended to protect people from being needlessly victimized from irresponsible dog owners.

What To Do If Bitten By A Dog:

• Report the incident to Animal Control and the Police
• Photograph the injury and any scarring
• If there are witnesses, get their contact information and statement if possible
• Obtain dog owner’s information including homeowners insurance coverage if possible

Legal Rights of Dog Bite Victims in Florida:

• Bites and other injuries by an animal are compensable under the law. This means you can hold the owner or person harboring the animal responsible for the attack and seek compensation for your injuries.
• A person can bring an action against not only the dog’s owner, but also against any person that is keeping the animal in their care (referred to as harboring an animal).