South Florida Lawyer: Dog Bite Injuries
Florida has strict liability when it comes to dog bites. In other words, dog owners (and their insurance companies) are automatically responsible for injuries caused by their dogs. If a dog bit you or a loved one, talk to an attorney at the Heller & Heller law firm in Coral Springs, Florida.
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A dog attacked a young girl, biting her on the face. After a second attack by the same dog, the child's mother asked our law firm to represent the little girl. The settlement in part, paid for four years of pre-paid college, and the remaining amount was invested for the girl's future.
Dog bite attacks cause serious physical damages.
Dog bite attacks can cause serious scarring and nerve damage and require plastic surgery. Because dogs usually attack the face and neck, the wounds can be especially difficult to treat. Infections are a danger. In the worst cases, when the dog has not had the proper shots, the victim may need to be treated for possible rabies. Fighting off the dog attack can result in puncture wounds and nerve damage on the hands and arms.
Psychological damages from a dog bite attack can last for years.
For many dog bite victims, the memory of the attack can disturb dreams, create a long-lasting fear of dogs, and result in problems being around dogs or even walking in a park or going on a picnic. Doctors often urge patients to get psychological treatment for PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Talk to a personal injury attorney about fair and just compensation.
The victims are often vulnerable people.
A dog bite attack can happen to anyone, but the victims are often small children or elderly people who have a hard time defending themselves. Delivery people are often attacked because they are perceived as invaders of the dog's territory.
No matter why the dog attacked or who the dog attacked, the dog's owner is responsible for the injuries.
How To Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you want a lawyer who is easy to talk to, who plans a legal strategy based on your objectives, and who has a sincere concern for the settlement you get, we look forward to talking with you. Contact our Coral Springs office to talk to an attorney.
