There is something innately horrifying about being attacked by an animal. This is especially true when it is the animal that is supposed to be "man's best friend."
If you've been bitten by a dog, you are protected under Florida law. Unlike some other states, Florida's dog bite law does not have a one-bite clause that protects owners whose dogs have never bitten a human before. Instead, Florida dog bite laws are strict negligence regulations that favor the bitten party. "The owner of a dog is liable for damages inflicted by his or her dog that bites a person who is either in a public place or lawfully on the dog owner's property." Florida Statute 767.04.
As the victim of a dog bite, you can choose to pursue civil litigation. If you win your case, the jury may award you monetary damages to help compensate you for the expenses related to your dog bite injury. You may seek compensatory damages for measurable losses such as medical bills, insurance co-payments, lost wages, and future medical care. You may also seek non-economic damages, such as mental anguish or pain and suffering, to compensate you for the trauma of a dog bite.
If you have been bitten by a dog and wish to recover economic damages for your injury, it is best to contact a Florida dog bite attorney as soon as possible. The personal injury statute of limitations means you have only a short period of time in which to file your claim. Therefore, contact a Florida dog bite lawyer as soon as possible to get the legal process in motion. Your Florida dog bite attorney will help evaluate and investigate your claim and explain relevant laws to you. If your claim is likely to result in compensation, Michles & Booth can help you file suit and get you compensation for the damages incurred because of the dog bite.
