Some dog bite victims are fortunate enough to walk away from their traumatic event with only minor wounds that have no lasting impact. Many, however, are not so lucky and could end up with permanent and disfiguring scars. While no amount of money can compensate a person for the trauma… Continue reading Recovery for Dog Bite-Related Scarring
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Could a “Bad Dog” Sign Affect My Ability to Recover After Suffering a Bite?
In Florida, dog owners are held strictly liable for the injuries caused by their animals. It is possible, however, for dog owners to escape liability in some cases, including when they posted a “Bad Dog” sign on their property. Even in these situations, a victim could still be entitled to… Continue reading Could a “Bad Dog” Sign Affect My Ability to Recover After Suffering a Bite?
Continue ReadingDog Bite Injuries and the Risk of Infection
Dog bite injuries can range in severity, with some bites not even puncturing the skin and others causing permanent nerve damage, scarring, and chronic pain. Some of the most serious complications that many dog bite victims face, however, involve infections, which can occur even when a bite is considered relatively… Continue reading Dog Bite Injuries and the Risk of Infection
Continue ReadingLandlord Liability for Dog Bites
Under Florida law, dog owners can be held liable if their animals attack someone else, as long as the victim was lawfully on the property in question at the time of the incident. These are not, however, the only individuals who can be held legally responsible for a dog bite-related… Continue reading Landlord Liability for Dog Bites
Continue ReadingMiami-Dade Dog Laws
Like other municipalities, Miami-Dade regulates dog ownership for the safety of the general public as well as your dogs. Anyone violating an ordinance can be fined but, just as importantly, risks getting sued if their dog hurts someone. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP, our premises liability attorneys can help… Continue reading Miami-Dade Dog Laws
Continue ReadingBitten by a Service Animal in a Restaurant
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), restaurants must allow service animals inside, including dogs, for those with disabilities. Unfortunately, some dogs can become overwhelmed by the noise and commotion and might even bite people as a result. This happened in Texas recently, where ABC reports that a dog bit… Continue reading Bitten by a Service Animal in a Restaurant
Continue ReadingFlorida Grandfather Dies in Dog Attack
Fatal dog attacks are real common—only a few dozen happen in a year in the United States. Nevertheless, these horrifying attacks regularly make the news. Tallahassee.com had a recent story about Donald Ray Allen Sr., a man who was killed by a pack of feral dogs in a rural part… Continue reading Florida Grandfather Dies in Dog Attack
Continue ReadingAverage Dog Bite Settlement Increased in 2019
Dog bites cause serious injuries that leave many adults and children in considerable pain. Helpfully, Florida law allows victims to sue the dog owner, allowing them to receive compensation for their injuries. In most cases, the dog owner’s homeowners insurance policy will pay compensation to victims. The Insurance Information Institute… Continue reading Average Dog Bite Settlement Increased in 2019
Continue ReadingDog Mauls Elderly Woman to Death in South Florida
Joe Varanese was helping his elderly mother go to the bathroom when tragedy struck. Varanese’s five-year old American Bulldog, Smokey, attacked Varanese’s 84-year-old mother, going “berserk” according to the owner. Smokey was a rescue dog that Varanese adopted only three weeks before the horrific attack. Varanese lived with his mother,… Continue reading Dog Mauls Elderly Woman to Death in South Florida
Continue ReadingAre Pit Bulls Dangerous?
At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP we love all animals, including pit bulls. However, these dogs have a reputation for being particularly violent, and many homeowners’ insurance policies will not cover injuries involving this breed. Below, we look at the evidence as to whether pit bulls are more dangerous than… Continue reading Are Pit Bulls Dangerous?
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