Every year, many people are injured by dog bites. Dog bite prevention is one way the state tries to prevent these accidents from taking place. Each year, one week out…
read moreAlligators are a fact of life in Florida. For some people, seeing alligators are a big reason for them to come to this state. In fact, some tourism-based businesses in…
read moreWe discussed rabies in one of our blogs last week. If you recall, we discussed how important rabies vaccinations are for some domestic pets because without proper vaccinations, there is…
read moreDog owners and many other people have probably heard about the importance of giving dogs rabies shots on a 1-year or 3-year schedule, depending on the shot that is given.…
read moreDogs are not generally aggressive by nature when they’re pets, but depending on how they’ve been raised, it’s possible for dogs to be very dangerous to the people around them.…
read moreRecently, we discussed how animal bites can be very serious. If you remember, we discussed how determining who to name as the defendant in an animal bite case is one…
read moreBeing bitten by an animal is often an event that leads the way to several doctor’s visits and other appointments. When the animal that bit you was someone’s pet, you…
read moreLiving in Florida, you’re likely exposed to other peoples’ pets often. Your area’s weather tends to be warm and inviting, and that means everyone spends more time out in the…
read moreWhen a person is bitten by an animal in Florida, whether it is a dog or another pet owned by another person, he or she may wonder who will be…
read moreFor any Florida resident who has been the victim of a dog bite and is seeking remuneration for injuries sustained, it is vital to first establish whether or not the owner…
read moreEach year, roughly 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States. About 20 percent of dog bite victims require medical attention after being bitten. Half of those…
read moreIn Florida, dog owners are responsible to ensure that their pets have been vaccinated against rabies. This is in part because if the animal bites another person, the owner can…
read moreFlorida law provides for an owner’s strict liability when their dog bites another person. Strict liability means that it is no defense in a dog bite case for an owner…
read moreA person in Florida who has been injured by an animal that is under the care and supervision of another party might be eligible for compensation through an action taken…
read moreAfter a woman was bitten by a neighbor’s dog in Jacksonville, Florida, its owner allegedly promised to assist her with her household expenses while she recuperated from the injuries she…
read moreAfter a 7-year-old girl in Land O’ Lakes was injured by a neighborhood dog, the pit bull is now reportedly in quarantine as the owner decides what to do. The…
read moreTwo pit bulls were put down after attacks against two men in Florida. The first incident happened in February. A man was at the home of the owner of the…
read moreFlorida residents may be surprised to learn that dog bites are fairly common in some areas, but the majority of these bites are not severe. A recent review of records…
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