Florida Dog Bite Victim Lawyer

Dogs bring us so much pleasure that it's easy to forget they're animals. But dog attacks serve as a brutal reminder that dogs are predators, capable of killing for reasons humans can't understand or predict. Under Florida law, dog owners are strictly liable for bite attacks, regardless of whether they knew beforehand that the dog could be violent. As long as the victim was not trespassing on the dog owner's property, he or she may sue a dog owner for the injuries and other damages that a dog attack caused. Generally speaking, a homeowner's or business's insurance will cover a dog attack -- even if adjustors sometimes claim it won't.

When dogs attack, they use their teeth and powerful jaws to rip and tear the victim's flesh, causing major tissue damage, heavy bleeding and sometimes, broken bones and nerve damage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of dog bite attacks on adults aren't fatal, in part because dogs can usually reach only the arms and legs of an adult. But for children, a dog attack can be devastating, even deadly. Children's short stature makes it easy for a large dog to reach their vulnerable necks and heads. Bite attacks on children can cause heavy bleeding, a crushed skull or spine, nerve damage and significant loss of skin or flesh. They also present a serious risk of infection, which can be deadly in a small child. Children who have been attacked may need significant plastic surgery to avoid being disfigured for the rest of their lives. And many may need therapy to alleviate the emotional trauma of a dog attack, which can lead to long-term fear, regression or behavioral issues that can cast a pall over a child's future prospects.

Dog bite attacks are almost always the result of the owner's failure to train or control a dog adequately. When that failure leads to serious injuries or even death in a dog attack, you have the right to hold the owner responsible. If you or someone you love was hurt in a dog attack, you should call a Miami dog bite attorney at the Alvarez Law Firm as soon as possible. We have more than 15 years of experience helping injured Floridians win the compensation they deserve, and have secured many millions of dollars for our clients. Call the Alvarez Law Firm today to speak to a legal professional about your rights and your case.

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