A young boy from Sarasota was taken to All Children’s Hospital by airlift after a 6-year-old pit bull mix bit him. It was reported that the boy suffered numerous facial…
read moreFlorida is among the many states that have enacted dog bite laws. These laws are intended to encourage owners to control their animals by making them directly liable for any…
read moreFlorida is among the many states that have enacted dog bite laws. These laws are intended to encourage owners to control their animals by making them directly liable for any…
read moreAlthough Florida dog bite laws do allow victims of dog attacks to seek compensation from dog owners, some victims may find it difficult to prove a dog owner’s negligence in…
read moreThe first thing that many Florida dog lovers want to do when taking a walk is pet any dog they see passing by. However, while many dogs are people-friendly and…
read moreFlorida dog owners have a responsibility to prevent their animals from attacking others, especially children. A recent study comparing the statistics on more than 300 dog bite wounds revealed patterns…
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 moreSome Florida residents may be curious to know when a dog’s owner is responsible for damage caused by the dog, especially dog bites. Florida law provides that a dog’s owner…
read moreDogs bite almost 4.5 million people each year, and half of those bitten are children. While many dogs are friendly and do not cause harm, dog bites can cause medical…
read moreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dogs bite almost 4.5 million people — more than 2.2 million of whom are children — every year in the United…
read moreDuring the summer months, it is not uncommon for letter carriers and children to face a higher risk of being bitten by dogs. Annually, dog bites cost insurance companies $489…
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 morePolice in Florida have reported that a pit bull terrier is thought to have bitten a girl as she held a puppy on May 24. The dog bite incident occurred…
read moreDog owners are responsible for ensuring that their pets behave well around others. When dogs are vicious and prone to attack, it can lead to legal issues. That was what…
read moreMany Florida residents don’t expect to be attacked by a dog as they are walking down the street. Two teen boys didn’t expect that either, but after a neighborhood bull…
read moreFlorida dog owners must be responsible for their pets’ actions. Dangerous dogs should not be allowed in public, especially around children. One man — whose dog previously bit two young…
read moreMany Florida residents love dogs, but when they are approached by loose dogs – especially pit bulls – it can be a scary situation. Strange dogs can attack humans, resulting…
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