In Florida, dog bites occur every day. If you own a pet, your dog might bite either you or someone else. What you will want to do will depend on whether someone else is involved and on whether the bite can be explained. If your dog has bitten someone else:…
No one likes to think that their dog is capable of attacking, but even the most charming dogs can bite. Some owners promote aggression in their pets by allowing aggression to go unchecked. As a result, almost 800,000 the Americans each year require medical attention for dog bites. Each year,…
Florida is a state with many animals, pets, and wildlife. While this makes the land extraordinarily beautiful and pleasant to live in, it can also be a hazard. In the United States, millions of people annually are bitten by animals. In most cases, bites occur on the dominant hand. However,…
Each year, Florida personal injury attorneys see potential clients who have suffered serious injury due to a dog bite. These injury victims may face long recovery times, lost income, permanent injury or disfigurement, or huge hospital bills. Despite all this, many Florida lawyers see victims who have made mistakes that…
Dog bites get a lot of media attention, especially when they cause injuries to minors and children. However, bites are not the only dog-related injuries that need to be considered. Each year, Florida attorneys see many personal injury cases related to dogs, and some of these do not involve bites.…
Dog bites affect thousands of people in Florida each year. Dog bites are a problem for both adults and children. They can lead to disfiguring personal injuries, permanent muscle injuries, and psychological trauma. In cases involving small children, dog bites can even prove fatal. In the summer, dog bites in…
Florida attorneys who have worked with clients who have suffered a dog attack know how frightening and difficult a dog bite can be. In addition to the pain experienced, most dog attacks occur suddenly and quickly, leaving little time for thinking. Experienced Florida lawyers suggest that anyone involved in a…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that each year over 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs. Over 800,000 of these dog bite injuries are serious enough to warrant medical attention. Although many Florida residents see dogs as harmless pets, most Florida attorneys see enough dog bite injuries…
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has stepped up its campaign to increase awareness about dog bites. It is estimated that dog bites lead to about 5% of all emergency department visits, with thousands of people bitten by dogs each year. According to findings published by HSUS, the…