Dog attacks can cause serious wounds, scarring, and lasting trauma, especially for children. Florida's dog-bite law is strict, giving victims strong rights. Injury Claim Team connects dog-bite victims with experienced Florida attorneys.
Common Causes of Dog Bite Cases in Florida
Understanding how these accidents happen helps prove fault. Frequent causes include:
- Unrestrained or loose dogs
- Inadequate fencing or leashing
- Negligent owners
- Dogs with a history of aggression
- Trespassing onto private property by the dog
Common Injuries
Dog Bite cases in Florida often result in serious harm, including:
- Puncture wounds and lacerations
- Facial injuries and scarring
- Infections
- Nerve damage
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
- Wrongful death (rare)
Florida Law: What You Need to Know
Florida's dog-bite statute (Fla. Stat. § 767.04) imposes strict liability: a dog owner is liable for bites that occur in public or lawfully on private property, regardless of whether the dog showed prior aggression. Homeowner's or renter's insurance often provides coverage for these claims.
Florida deadline: Most negligence injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a). Government claims have separate, shorter notice deadlines.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Floridians with experienced, independent personal injury attorneys who handle dog bite cases. We match you with the right lawyer for your situation, anywhere in Florida, and there is never a fee unless your case is won. Your case review is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Florida Dog Bite FAQs
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay no fee unless they recover compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Government-related claims have separate notice deadlines. It is best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and available insurance. A free review is the best way to estimate your claim's value.