Dog Bites/Animal Attacks
Crestview, Florida Dog Bite and Premises Liability LawyersIf you are an adult or child bitten by a dog, the dog bite attorneys at Powell, Powell & Powell, P.A. Attorneys at Law in Crestview and Fort Walton Beach, Florida will help you receive compensation for your injuries. Florida has strict liability laws when it comes to dog bites. Unless the dog was provoked, a dog owner is responsible if their dog bites someone. Additionally, Florida has leash laws that prohibit dogs from running around free. Therefore, if you are bitten by a dog, the owner of the dog is often legally responsible and strictly liable. Sometimes dog bites seem to be minor injuries. However, a dog bite can cause serious lacerations and scarring, or even serious/traumatic injuries and paralysis. Worst of all, an animal attack could result in a wrongful death. At Powell, Powell & Powell, P.A. Attorneys at Law, we see many parents come in to our office after their child was attacked by a dog. No matter how old the victim is, a dog bite can cause nightmares, fear and pet phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, and continuing psychological trauma. Physical injuries may require plastic surgery or reconstruction. Our attorneys will work hard to establish your case and negotiate with the dog owner’s homeowners insurance. We will undertake a thorough investigation of the case, including any past attacks by the dog. Also, we will bring in our team of experts to identify exactly what happened and to determine the extent of the physical and psychological damages. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer, please contact us. |
