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Southwest Florida Dog Bite Injury Attorneys
If you have been bitten by a dog, you may be able to recover damages. Florida law may allow a victim to be compensated if the bite was the result of owner negligence or violation of statutes, such as an owner not following a leash requirement. Recovery may even be possible if a dog had previously bitten a person and the owner was aware of it.
Dog bite laws regarding children victims are specific, plus many other factors could apply to any specific dog bite occurrence. Your best bet is to quickly contact the Personal Injury Attorneys at Smith & Valentine, the practiced veterans of personal injury law, who are ready to review and prosecute your case should you be a dog bite victim.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Potentially. Florida law provides legal remedies for certain dog-bite injuries, although the circumstances of the incident and applicable legal requirements must be evaluated.
A previous bite is not necessarily required for a victim to have a claim. Other circumstances, including owner negligence and applicable Florida statutes, may affect liability.
A violation of an applicable leash requirement may be relevant when determining liability. The specific facts and local rules should be reviewed by an attorney.
There are specific legal considerations that can apply when a child is injured by a dog. Because these cases can involve additional factors, parents or guardians should consider obtaining legal advice promptly.
Seek medical treatment, document the injuries, identify the dog and its owner if possible, obtain witness information, and report the incident to the appropriate authorities. Preserve all medical records and related documentation.
