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
Continue ReadingCould 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 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?
Continue ReadingHow Dog Bites Injure Nerves
A dog’s powerful jaws can crack bones, and its sharp teeth can puncture skin and damage soft tissue like muscles and ligaments. However, some of the worst damage a person can suffer is to their nerves, which often lead to pain and weakness. As experienced premises liability lawyers in Miami,… Continue reading How Dog Bites Injure Nerves
Continue Reading6 Signs a Dog is Aggressive
Many people wrongly assume that all dogs love to be touched and fondled. The reality is that some dogs are aggressive. And although we read constantly about aggressive breeds, any breed of dog could be aggressive. Instead of speaking in generalities, people should observe a dog closely before bending down… Continue reading 6 Signs a Dog is Aggressive
Continue ReadingSpring Hill Woman Viciously Attacked by Pack of Dogs
According to the Dayton Daily News, a woman in her 60s was attacked by a pack of dogs in her backyard. The dogs belonged to her neighbor, which were apparently drawn to the woman when they spotted her with her small dog. Media reports state that the woman had just… Continue reading Spring Hill Woman Viciously Attacked by Pack of Dogs
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