Believe it or not, the often feared American Pit Bull Terrier has been rated as less aggressive than the tiny Chihuahua in a study by Dognition. Chihuahuas were the most…
read moreBeing bitten by any animal is a horrible experience that no one should ever have to go through. When the animal that bites you is one that most think of…
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…
read morePolice dogs are well known for their ability to catch people who have committed crimes. A problem occurs, however, when the police dog catches someone who isn’t wanted by the…
read moreFlorida dog owners may want to make sure young children are fully supervised when around their dogs. Young children are susceptible to dog bites, even from dogs that are not…
read moreAlthough many Florida residents with children own dogs, sometimes dogs and kids just don’t mix well. In fact, of all demographics, children are most likely to be bitten by a…
read moreFew Americans encounter dangerous dogs as often as our mail carriers. According to a press release from the United States Postal Service, nearly 6,000 mail carriers suffered dog bite injuries…
read moreMany pet owners believe that their dogs would never bite a person. The truth is that dog bites are very common and many of them involve dogs with no past…
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