Tag Archives: Dog Owner Liability
Dog Bite Liability in Florida
While animal attacks may not seem to occur that often, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) actually estimates that as many as 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year. These statistics are alarming, as dog bites come with a series of specific dangers, including disease and infection, the treatment of… Read More »
Dangerous Dogs Kill Neighbor’s Pets
Dog owners in central Florida have lost two of their family pets as a result of an attack by a neighbor’s dangerous dogs. According to reports, the owner of the two dogs that were killed came home to find both of his pets dead; one was found in the backyard, and the other was… Read More »
Injuries Caused By A Dangerous Dog In Florida
When a dog bites or injures someone in Florida, the dog owner is strictly liable for the injured person’s injuries except in certain circumstances. Unless a person is taunting the dog, trespassing, or over the age of six and the owner has a prominent sign warning of a “bad dog” on their property, he… Read More »
Understand Dog Bite Personal Injury Cases in Florida
When it comes to dog bites, Florida diverges slightly with other states with regard to owner liability. In many states dog owners have some liability protection. In those states, dog owners are not liable for injuries to other individuals for the first time their dog bites someone if they had no reason to believe… Read More »
