An Orlando, Florida dog bite attorney at the TK Law Firm can help you recover damages to pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering, punitive damages, future medical expenses, lost wages, and beyond.
Whether an unleashed pit-bull savagely attacked your 9-year-old while he walking home from school; or dogs attacked you at a park and caused injuries that required hospitalization, our dog bite attorneys can protect your rights and work to get you the best result possible.
Speak with an experienced Florida attorney at our firm today.
Call 855-Kramer-Now (855-572-6376).
Orlando, Florida Dog Bite Law Basics
In Florida dog bite cases, the degree of liability varies depending on the case.
If a dog bites someone in a private or public place where the victim is lawfully present, the dog owner may be liable for damages. Most of the time dog owners are liable for the actions of the dog regardless of whether the dog has bitten anyone before or is vicious. Two exceptions to this rule apply:
- If the victim provokes, then the victim’s own negligence will be considered in determining the recovery.
- Second, if the bite occurs on the dog owner’s property, and there is a sign that is easily readable and in a prominent place that states: “bad dog” − then the dog owner’s liability may be limited. This second provision does not apply if the victim of the dog bite is a young child.
Orlando Dog Bite Attorney to Handle Sensitive, Emotionally Challenging Cases
Most animal attacks occur at home or in the local neighborhood. On many occasions the victim of the dog bite is a delivery man or someone working in the home of the dog owner. If you are the victim of a dog bite while on the job, then you may also be entitled to worker’s compensation.
Because dog bites often happen in the home, the victim often knows the owner. In many dog bite cases, the owner is a family member, a close friend or a neighbor. This makes dog bite cases not only legally tricky, but also emotionally challenging. It is one thing to sue the weird neighbor who owns a dozen unkempt pit-bulls. It is another thing entirely to consider filing legal action against a best friend or brother-in-law.
Our dog bite attorneys are familiar with the complications relating to dog bites. We understand that often home owner’s insurance will cover the injuries, thus reducing the tension between familiar parties. We also understand that dog bite injuries can be very real and can result in significant scarring and expensive medical bills.
Your Next Step: Contact an Orlando Dog Bite Attorney
Being attacked or bitten by a dog is a very serious, traumatic event. A dog attack can damage you physically and psychologically, and the effects can be felt for many years. Fortunately, you do not need to piece together your options alone. Our injury lawyers are here to take care of you and guide you through the process. We want to make dealing with a dog bite as easy as possible and we want to work to get you a good result as quickly as possible.
The TK Law Firm has a diverse pool of very experienced personal injury attorneys, and we handle dog bite cases for clients throughout Florida. Call 855-Kramer-Now (855-572-6376) today to schedule a free consultation with our experienced dog bite attorneys.