Cape Coral Animal Attack Attorneys
Isolated deadly pit bull attacks that make national news do not begin to capture all the severe consequences that result from dog bites. According to information published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), visits to emergency rooms after dog bites in the U.S. average at or near 1,000 per day across the United States.
Most dogs kept as pets in Southwest Florida are well cared for, obedient and generally safe to be around. However, when something goes wrong, "man's best friend" can inflict truly severe and even permanently life-changing damage to the human body, especially when the bite victim is a child. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious dog bite, we encourage you to contact us today at The Wilbur Smith Law Firm.
Extensive, Informed Analysis of Your Potential Injury Claim
We are proven Fort Myers dog bite injury attorneys prepared to evaluate your case based on our extensive knowledge of Florida dog bite law, the severity of the injuries incurred, available insurance coverage and other factors. You can depend on honest guidance as to whether you have a case and that case's potential value considering:
- Physical injuries that may include severe skin lacerations, muscle and tendon tears, visible facial damage that may call for reconstructive surgery, and even broken bones or other harm suffered trying to get away from an attacking dog
- Mental and emotional anguish especially common for child injury victims who may have great difficulty overcoming a fear of dogs, as well as other victims forced to deal with disfiguring injuries
- The financial consequences of injuries that disable victims from work or limit their earning capacity in the future
Generally speaking, dog bite law in Florida is favorable to victims seeking compensation. Provided the victim was lawfully on the property, for example, we do not need to prove a "vicious propensity" or history of previous attacks to obtain an insurance recovery or positive verdict in a civil trial.
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Please do not forego important legal options to keep the peace in your neighborhood or avoid offending a dog owner. Others could be at risk, and the long-term costs of recovery from a dog bite are not always immediately apparent. Instead, get us involved in helping you recover the money you need to deal with this serious trauma.
