Dog bites affect nearly two percent of the U.S. population, or more than 4.7 million people annually, according to a national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means an American has a one-in-fifty chance of being bitten by a dog each year.

In Florida, pet owners can be held strictly liable to the victims for injuries, regardless of whether or not the animal in question has ever exhibited aggressive tendencies before. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, or other animal, please contact a qualified attorney.

What To Do After A Dog Bite Or Other Animal-Caused Injury

A victim suffering from a dog bite or injury should do the following to protect and preserve his or her rights:

• Obtain information about the dog, including proper identification of the dog.
• Get the name and address of the owner of the dog as well as dog-license information, if possible.
• If possible, obtain insurance information from the dog owner.
• Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any potential witnesses.
• Immediately take photos of all of your wounds, bruises and clothing; photos should be taken as soon as possible so that full and accurate evidence of the injury is obtained.
• Seek appropriate medical help, making sure that you get medical documentation regarding the nature and extent of your injuries.
• To protect your rights and ensure full compensation, you should consult a lawyer. If you don’t have legal counsel, an insurance adjuster may offer you much less compensation for injuries and costs associated (i.e., past, present, and future medical expenses; pain and suffering).

Do You Have a Dog Bite Claim?

Did you have permission or were you legally allowed to be on the property where the incident occurred? Was the dog bite unprovoked? Did the bite cause you or a loved one an injury? To determine whether you have a claim in a dog bite or injury case, we invite you to consult the experienced attorneys at Camerlengo Law Group.