Dog Bite Injury Lawyer
Serving West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth and the Port St. Lucie, Florida area
What to do in the Event of a Dog Bite
Dogs are a favorite pet of millions of families in the United States. However, dogs are animals and can often be unpredictable. Dog attacks and dog bites can cause gruesome personal injuries, especially to children, perhaps causing physical and emotional scars for life; some dog attacks prove to be fatal.
In Florida, a strict liability dog bite statute is in effect stating the dog owner is liable for damages from the dog bite or attack:
- Regardless of where the bite occurred (in public or a lawfully private place)
- Including personal property damages stemming from the dog bite
- Even if the owner felt confident the dog would not behave viciously
- Even when the dog was never vicious previously or the owner has no knowledge of such previous viciousness
The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb has helped many children and adults pursue their claims for dog bite injuries under Florida law. Our West Palm Beach, Florida law firm offers a free consultation to determine the facts of your case.
Results of Dog Bites
Every year, more and more people own dogs, and our cities and towns become more crowded. Naturally, dog bites and dog attacks are on the increase, causing untold pain, fear, trauma and serious injury including:
- Permanent scarring
- Nerve damage
- Significant risk of infection
- Psychological trauma
- Death
United States Dog Bite Yearly Statistics
- There are currently 74.8 million dogs in the USA
- A national Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey reports nearly 2% of the U.S. population--more than 4.7 million people – are bitten by dogs.
- Every thirty seconds, someone seeks medical attention for a dog bite
- About one million people require medical treatment for dog bites
- Dog bites cause more than 300,000 hospitalizations
- Each American has a one-in-fifty chance of being bitten by a dog
- On average, 33 dog maulings result in death
- Dog bites account for more than 15% of homeowners’ policy claims
So what should you do if a dog bite happens to you or someone you love? Seek medical attention first. Then you should contact qualified Florida dog bite attorney Craig Goldenfarb. Mr. Goldenfarb and his team understand how to quickly collect evidence, speak to eyewitnesses, and gather medical reports to evaluate your injuries. They will speak with insurance companies and handle every legal detail while you recover from your injuries, devoting whatever time and resources it takes to get maximum benefits for your injuries, lost wages, and medical expenses.
Please contact The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb in West Palm Beach, Florida to get the justice you deserve.
OFFICE LOCATION: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 402
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
1-800-GOLD-LAW
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The reader’s understanding of the information on this website about personal injury law does not constitute a formal legal relationship with the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. Please do not assume this content to be formal legal advice. If you would like to know if you have a valid personal injury case, please contact a dog bite attorney in Palm Beach County at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today for a complimentary consultation regarding personal injury law in Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Port St. Lucie and Palm Beach County, Florida.
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