Dog Bite Lawyer: Orlando, FL

Victim of a Dog Bite Injury? An Orlando Dog Bite Lawyer Can Help

Many people in Orlando have pet dogs. You may know friends or neighbors with dogs, or see them walking on the sidewalk or playing in the park. While most dogs are friendly and pose no threat to you or your family, encountering an aggressive dog is always a risk. Unfortunately, hundreds of dogs bite adults and children in Orlando every year.

Florida law gives dog attack victims the right to hold property owners and lessees liable for failing to control their pets. But without a skilled Orlando dog bite lawyer, you may not get the results you deserve.

Farah & Farah’s Orlando dog bite lawyers understand how frightening it can be to experience a dog attack. That is why we are ready to fight for you to get justice. Call us at 407-329-5054 to schedule your free, no-obligation case review.

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Dog Bite Statistics

The Florida Department of Health reports that dog bites send over 600 Floridians to the hospital every year. Children make up nearly 86 percent of those attacks and are at a higher risk of suffering a bite to the face or neck. Most dog attacks occur at the home where the dog lives.

There are many situations in which a dog bites a person, including when someone:

Tries to break up a dog fight
Takes the dog’s food while it is eating
Plays too roughly with the dog or takes the dog’s toy
Forcibly handles or moves the dog
Enters the owner’s property
Attacks the dog’s owner, prompting the dog to act protectively

Regardless of the cause, if a dog bites you, you should go to the hospital to receive treatment. You may endure severe pain and experience financial hardships from medical bills or lost wages.

Contact an Orlando dog bite lawyer at Farah & Farah to discuss your case and learn what damages you can pursue.

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Dog Bite Laws in Florida

Florida law states that dog owners are liable for damages if their dog bites a person in a public place or while that person is lawfully on or in private property, including the dog owner’s property. The dog owner is responsible for injuries even if the dog has not shown previous signs of aggressive behavior.

That said, a couple exceptions to the liability law exist, including:

Florida also recognizes comparative negligence in dog attack cases, meaning the court will reduce any awarded compensation by the percentage the victim is found liable for the attack.

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Common Dog Bite Injuries

Our Orlando dog bite lawyers have seen a wide range of dog bite injuries, including:

Puncture wounds
Lacerations
Tissue loss
Severe scarring
Rabies and cellulitis
Nerve damage
Fractured bones
Post traumatic stress and emotional suffering

Sadly, many dog bite victims are children, which can create a lifetime of trauma, including fear of dogs, nature, and animals. Children are also at an increased risk of getting bitten in the face and neck area.

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How an Orlando Dog Bite Injury Attorney Can Help

Farah & Farah has fought on behalf of victims for over 40 years. We have the experience and resources to pursue maximum compensation for injuries you suffered in the attack.

When you work with a Farah & Farah Orlando dog bite injury attorney, you can be confident we will:

Investigate the circumstances of the incident, including gathering witness testimony and securing photographic or video evidence.
Find a medical professional to document and treat your injuries.
Negotiate with insurance providers and doctors to lower your medical bills.
Take your case to court.
Fight for maximum settlement.

Dog owners’ insurance companies will do everything to minimize your injury claims and blame you for the attack. Our dog bite lawyers know how to build a solid case, so you can cover your medical expenses and get your life back.

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Find Out What Real People Are Saying About Their Experience with Farah & Farah

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“Michelle Hall is amazing, she went above and beyond to help me out and make sure I was taken care of.”

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“If you need and attorney I would highly recommend David Keirce at Farah and Farah. I’m glad I took a chance!”

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“My experience with Farah and Farah was an awesome experience. David Kerce and Michelle Hall were right beside me every step of the way. I highly recommend this firm!”

Contact Our Orlando Dog Bite Injury Attorneys Today

We know the pain and fear that a dog attack can cause. We’ve seen too many high-priced lawyers and insurance companies take advantage of dog bite victims. We don’t want that to happen to you. We offer our legal services on a contingency-fee-basis, so you pay nothing until we win your case.

Don’t wait to exercise your legal rights. Contact our experienced Orlando dog bite injuries to learn how we can help your recovery.

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