Tag Archives: Clearwater Dog Bite Injury Lawyer
When Dogs Attack – Can I Sue a Dog Owner for Injuries?
With about 78 million dogs kept as pets in the U.S., man’s best friend is literally everywhere. And while many people consider their dogs part of the family, they are still animals. Even a small dog can do a lot of damage if it becomes aggressive. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More »
Have You Been Injured By An Animal? Strict Liability, Part II
As you may know, in Florida, there are two(2) statutes that deal with strict liability of damage done by dogs: The first is Fla.Stat. §767.01, and seems to encompass Fla.Stat. §767.01: Fla.Stat. §767.01–Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock, owners of dogs shall be liable for any damage done by… Read More »
Who Is Liable If You Are Attacked By An Animal? Strict Liability, Part I
Read this article My view on this is as follows: Strict Liability There are multiple issues to be considered. The first is the theory of liability. Florida has 2 strict liability statutes about damage done by dogs to persons and property. However, these statutes are limited to damage done by dogs, and no… Read More »
Dog Bites in Florida
A dog bite can be a frightening experience for the victim of the bite. In Florida, dog owners are strictly liable for the damages done by their dogs when they bite or attack someone who is in a public place or lawfully in a private place. It doesn’t matter whether the owner had any… Read More »