If you’ve been bitten by a dog, you’re likely overwhelmed by the stress of your medical needs and are not thinking about your legal needs. That’s where Sammons Injury Law comes in. We handle the legal side of things so you can focus on recovery from your injuries, which may require a rabies shot, stitches, or even surgery. On top of that, the financial burden of unexpected medical bills can be daunting, leaving you wondering if someone else may be responsible for covering those costs. So who is responsible for a dog bite incident with injury in Florida?
Florida law states:
“The owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness.” (Fla. Stat. § 767.04)
In other words, dog owners can be held liable if their dog bites another person, no matter whether the owner had any reason to know their dog may be vicious and attack someone. There are only a few exceptions to this statutory rule and Sammons Injury Law is well versed in this area of the law, having handled numerous dog bite cases.
Many times the difficulty in cases such as these is finding applicable insurance coverage to pay for the damages caused by the dog. Sammons Injury Law will investigate and search for any/all insurance carries which may provide coverage for your injuries. At Sammons Injury Law, we have the experience and expertise necessary to examine these policies and determine the best course of action for your case.
If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, contact Sammons Injury Law today at (813) 565-1000 to explore your options for recovering medical expenses and other damages.