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Bitten or attacked by a dog?
Dog attacks are frightening, painful, and often leave lasting physical and emotional scars — especially for children. Florida law holds dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries, and we're here to help you through it with compassion.
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Overview
What you need to know
A dog attack is a uniquely traumatic injury. Beyond the immediate wounds, victims often face infection risks, reconstructive treatment, permanent scarring, and — particularly for young children — a lasting fear that changes daily life.
Florida is a strict-liability state for dog bites: an owner is generally responsible when their dog bites someone in a public place or lawfully on private property, regardless of whether the dog had ever shown aggression before. There is no 'one free bite' in Florida.
Many victims hesitate to pursue a claim because the dog belongs to a neighbor, friend, or family member. In most cases, compensation comes from the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance — not their personal savings. We handle these cases with the sensitivity they require.
Protect Your Claim
What to do next
The steps you take early on can make a real difference in how your case turns out.
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Treat the wound right away
Dog bites carry a high infection risk. Seek medical care promptly, even for bites that seem minor.
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Identify the dog and owner
Get the owner's name and contact information, and confirm the dog's vaccination status if possible.
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Report the attack
File a report with animal control or local authorities. It creates an official record and may protect others.
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Photograph your injuries
Document the wounds from day one and as they heal — scarring evidence develops over time.
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Talk to us before the insurer
Homeowner's insurers often reach out fast with a modest offer. Understand your claim's full value first.
Our Approach
How we help
Compassion first
These cases often involve neighbors, friends, and frightened children. We handle every conversation with care and discretion.
Full accounting of the harm
We work with medical experts to value future needs — scar revision, therapy, and the emotional toll — not just today's bills.
No fee unless we win
We work on contingency — you pay nothing up front, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
We keep you informed
Direct access to your attorney, plain-language updates, and answers in English or Spanish — whichever you prefer.
Compensation
What you may recover
Depending on the facts of your case, compensation may cover:
- Emergency and ongoing medical care
- Reconstructive and scar-revision surgery
- Counseling and psychological care
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages for you or a caregiving parent
- Future treatment for lasting injuries
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and no attorney can promise a specific result.
FAQ
Questions we hear often
Answers to common questions about dog bites cases. Don't see yours? Give us a call — we're happy to help.
Generally, yes. Florida's dog-bite statute imposes strict liability on owners — meaning a bite victim usually doesn't have to prove the dog was known to be dangerous. The 'one free bite' rule you may have heard of does not apply in Florida.
In most cases, no. Dog-bite claims are typically paid by the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance — that's what the coverage exists for. Pursuing a claim usually means dealing with their insurance company, not taking money from your neighbor directly.
Provocation is a common defense, and it's fact-specific — what actually happened in the moments before the bite matters. Don't accept an insurer's version of events. We investigate, gather witness accounts, and push back on unfair blame.
Claims for children receive extra care: settlements may require court approval, and the valuation must account for how scars and trauma will affect a child over a lifetime, including future revision surgery. We guide families through each step.
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