Florida Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Who is liable for dog bite injuries? If a dog’s owner does not take proper precautions to prevent an attack, the owner can be held responsible for an injury caused by their pet. Attorneys can investigate the incident to find out whether the dog owner was negligent or if they violated any animal control laws, such as a leash law, at the time of the attack.Statutes involving dog bites and the necessary legal action vary by state.

How is liability proven in dog bite cases? Generally speaking, if the owner knew or should have known that the dog had aggressive tendencies, he or she becomes responsible for the safety of others in situations where they know the dog to have those tendencies. Sometimes, knowing whether or not you provoked the dog will make a difference in the outcome of your case. However, because dog bite law is state-specific, speak with a Florida dog bite injury attorney to know what information you need in order to make your claim.

With the help of one of our dog bite injury lawyers in West Palm Beach, victims can recover money from the dog owner’s insurance policy to pay for medical bills, lost wages or other injury-related expenses. Compensation can also be received if emotional trauma was significant, even if the physical injury was minimal. You could also receive additional compensation if the dog’s owner knew his or her dog was dangerous and did not take the proper precautions to restrain the pet.

At Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, we do everything we can to make complicated legal issues as simple as possible. We offer several options for learning more about Florida dog-bite injury claims.

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