FORT PIERCE AND STUART ANIMAL ATTACK AND DOG BITE LITIGATION LAWYERS

The personal injury lawyers of Treasure Coast Legal offer help to South and Central Florida residents who have been attacked by dogs and other aggressive animals. Floridians are known for their love of canines, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the communities around St. Lucie, Martin, Orange, and Palm Beach counties. But pet owners have the responsibility of keeping their animals kenneled, secured on their property, or on a leash under their effective control. Even when these measures are employed, however, accidents happen and people are often injured. If you have been the victim of a vicious animal attack, our personal injury lawyers would like to discuss your case with you. Contact our Fort Pierce or Stuart law office immediately.

Animal Attack Litigation in the State of Florida

Under Florida State Statute 767.01, owners of dogs shall be liable for any damage done by their dogs to a person or to any animal included in the definitions of "domestic animal" and "livestock" as provided by s. 585.01." Damage to a person includes medical expenses and lost wages that result from the animal attack. Whether or not the dog attack occurs on the owner's residential property, the liability usually falls upon the homeowner's insurance company. For this reason, it is important to contact a reputable personal injury lawyer who handles dog attack litigation—like the ones you will find at Treasure Coast Legal — at your earliest convenience.

Building a Plaintiff's Case for an Animal Attack

If you decide to retain the services of our veteran personal injury litigation team, we will immediately working on your case. This includes pulling the police report and copies of any summons that the responding officers may have issued to the dog owner, subpoenaing medical records, checking the incident history at the residence to see if there have been similar attacks, retaining the services of expert witnesses, and obtaining the animal's vaccination history. Once we have a complete picture of the events that led to the attack and a full assessment of the injury and damages that have occurred, we will approach the insurer.

St. Lucie, Martin, Broward, Orange, and Palm Beach County Personal Injury Lawyers

The personal injury lawyers at Treasure Coast Legal work on a contingency basis, and there is no charge for the initial consultation. To schedule an appointment, call our Fort Pierce or Stuart law office at 772-621-2898.