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Florida Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Dedicated Dog Bite Attorneys in Lake Worth, FL Fight for Clients’ Right to Compensation in Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Across South Florida

Dog bite injuries can generate conflicting emotions in many victims, especially when the bite was unexpected and the dog bite victim was attempting to pet or play with the dog at the time the bite occurred. Despite this, dog bite injuries can be serious, and they can result in infection or scarring, especially when a child is the victim. Even if the owner of the dog was a friend, it is worthwhile to consult with an experienced Florida dog bite injury lawyers to determine whether the dog owner’s insurance company can be held liable for monetary damages as compensation for your injuries. Our Florida dog bite injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Many dog bite victims believe that the owner of the dog cannot be held legally responsible for monetary damages if the dog has never bitten anyone in the past, but Florida law does not grant this first-bite protection from legal liability. The Florida dog bite injury lawyers at Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A. are experienced in protecting the rights of dog bite victims, and we can explain your rights and options following a dog bite injury. Your legal options may include suing the owner of the dog under various legal theories, including premises liability.

Determining Liability in a Dog Bite Case

Florida Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Under Florida law, owners of dogs and other animals may be held strictly liable for injuries sustained if the dog bites or attacks a person. This liability is imposed both in public places and in private homes, so long as the victim was not trespassing at the time of the attack. Strict liability is a legal theory that means the victim is not required to prove that the dog owner acted negligently or recklessly in order to recover monetary compensation. In other words, the dog owner is liable for the actions of his or her dog regardless of whether the owner did anything wrong.

The liability of dog bite owners can potentially be eliminated, however, if the dog owner displays a prominent sign warning visitors that there is a “bad dog” present. The Florida statute governing this exception provides that a bad dog is one that has:

This exception likely cannot apply if the dog bite victim is a child who is six years old or younger, however. Dog owners are typically liable for injuries caused by their dog if the victim is under age seven, even if the child actually provoked the dog’s aggressive behavior.

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Attorneys Gonzalez & Cartwright Advocate for Clients’ Rights Following a Dog Bite

Dog owners in Florida are strictly liable for injuries sustained as a result of a dog bite, but the owner of the dog may assert one of several defenses that can reduce the dog bite victim’s compensation award. Common defenses include claims that the dog bite victim:

All of these defenses essentially involve claims that the dog bite victim was at least partially responsible for the bite, meaning that his or her right to monetary compensation should be limited. Our personal injury attorneys will investigate your case to secure the best possible compensation award and mitigate the impact of any defenses that the dog owner asserts.

If You Were the Victim of a Dog Bite, Contact a Dog Bite Injury Lawyer Today

Florida dog bite victims generally have four years to file a lawsuit against the dog bite owner to recover monetary damages, meaning that it is important to contact experienced Florida dog bite injury lawyers to protect your rights soon after the accident. If you have sustained a dog bite injury because another person’s dog bit or attacked you, contact our attorneys at 561-898-0497, or toll free at 888-888-3903, to discuss your options. We offer a free initial consultation to all clients, and we offer both evening and weekend appointments for your convenience. We have our main office located at 813 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460, as well as an office in Pompano Beach, Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Florida Dog Bite Injuries

I was injured because of a dog bite where the dog was roaming around without a leash. What are my legal options?

A dog owner who allows his or her dog to roam without a leash commits negligence per se. This means that if the dog bites a person, the owner should be legally responsible for all monetary damages caused as a result of the dog bite injuries.

A dog regularly roams around my neighborhood, but it has yet to bite or injure anyone. Is there anything that I can do?

You can call local animal control services, and they will investigate. Dog owners are generally not permitted to allow their dogs to wander off their property without a leash, meaning that the dog owner is probably violating an ordinance even if the dog has not bitten anyone or displayed any aggressive tendencies.

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