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Dog Bites
Can occur due to various reasons, including aggression, fear, territoriality, or provocation.
Dog Bite / Dog Attack Lawyers
According to the Florida Department of Health, almost 600 individuals get treated in hospital ER’s every year for dog attacks and dog bites. Of those 600 cases, there is an average of 2 deaths that occur as a result of their wounds. Needless to say, dog attacks and dog bites can be extremely serious and, in some instances, deadly. In cases that involve the elderly and young children, the Health Department sees these 2 age groups as being at the highest risk for serious and fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been attacked and bitten, 305-800-PAIN can help with an injury claim.
How We Can Help
Hiring an experienced dog attack lawyer in Miami to assist you with filing a personal injury claim can be very beneficial. First, it increases your chances of getting compensated for your injuries and secondly, it ensures that your rights will be protected throughout the legal process. The laws that apply to dog attacks/dog bites can be very complex. For the average person that has been traumatized by such an event, these laws can be very difficult to interpret.
Because of the language, how these laws are interrelated with other laws, and the way they pertain to your situation, you need an experienced, knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to legally represent you. At 305-800-PAIN, the dog bite attorney in Miami that is assigned to your case will have the experience needed to advance your personal injury claim and/or present your case in court if necessary. At our personal injury firm, you’re more than just a claim or file number. You’re family. We understand your situation and that is why want you to relax when we represent your rights.
Compensation in a Dog Attack / Dog Bite Case
When a dog attacks and bites someone, the owner of the animal can be held liable for their injuries and sued for damages (financial compensation). If this has happened to you of a loved one, you are eligible for certain damages. Having a knowledgeable and skilled dog attack lawyer or dog bite lawyer in Miami on your side can positively impact the outcome of your case. At 305-800-PAIN, we’ve helped clients who have suffered the following injuries:
- broken bones/fractures from the animal knocking you down
- emotional and psychological distress (PTSD)
- muscular damage
- permanent disfigurement and scarring
- rabies or tetanus
While most injuries are minor in nature, in the more severe cases, dog bites can be lethal. Anytime you are attacked and bitten, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention for your injuries. Any paperwork and medical documentation should be saved for evidence and shown to the dog attack attorney in Miami who handled your personal injury case. Your lawyer will work with you at every step to ensure that they can maximize the settlement amount for your benefit.
The Need for Legal Representation
In most cases, when someone is attacked and bitten by a dog, the owner is going to be liable for the person’s injuries as well as their pain and suffering. As the victim, you could be eligible for damages such as lost income (both past and future), medical costs (past, current, and future), pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress, etc. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries from a dog attack and bite, we can get you the compensation you deserve. For more information call 305-800-PAIN today.