Serving Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and South Florida
Have you or someone you love been injured or scarred for life as a result of a dog bite and/or attack? Florida law is clear on these types of incidents. If you are injured due to a dog knocking you down and/or biting you, the owner of the dog is strictly liable for your injuries, with certain limited exceptions.
F.S. 767.01 and 767.04.emumerate the law in Florida with respect to injuries (other than bites) caused by dogs and 767.104 injuries caused by dog bites. Thus, these strict liability statutes eliminate the prior perquisite or the need for a victim of a dog attack and/or bite to prove the owner of the dog had knowledge of the violent propensity of the animal. There are certain exceptions to the statutory liability mentioned above. One of the defenses is where an owner displays a bad dog sign and a victim trespasses onto the property despite the warning. A second exception to consider is where a victim provokes the dog to the extent the dog causes injury to that person. Under the latter scenarios, an owner of a dog may not be found liable for the injured victim's damages.
You should also be aware that most Homeowners insurance policies contain dog bite exclusions. Meaning; if you are injured by a dog, your ability to pursue recovery from the homeowner's insurance coverage is severely hindered. Thus, it is extremely important you get to a lawyer very quickly to ensure your rights are protected in an expeditious manner, including the filing of a lawsuit. You want to move quickly before a culpable uninsured owner of a dog has the ability to start hiding or protecting assets in an attempt to shelter him/her from a court judgment.
If you or someone you love has been bitten by a dog then it is important to IMMEDIATELY consult with the Ft. Lauderdale personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Garry F. Connell, P.A. Dog bite attorney Garry Connell can help you file a claim and get you started back on the path of health and happiness.
Our aim is simple: Get you or your loved one immediate assistance to correct the pain and suffering caused by the dog bite and/or dog attack, and then aggressively fight for your rights under Florida law to be compensated to the maximum extent possible. Garry has been helping dog bite victims in Florida for years.
Please contact us today at 954-372-3750 or visit us on the World Wide Web at www.connelllawyers.com
