Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
Animal Bites
Each day, over 1,000 U.S. citizens require emergency treatment for dog bite injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur in the nation each year. If you or a member of your family has been injured by an animal attack, you have a right to recover financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income or wages, and more. Animal attacks can result in a variety of injuries such as, lacerations, puncture wounds and permanent scarring. Multiple surgeries, including plastic surgery, can be required to repair the damage. Serious infections can occur due to a dog bite, including rabies. Actions to take if Injured by an Animal: Try to obtain the name and contact information of the animal owner and get the name and contact information of any people who witnessed your accident. If you are able, take photographs of the animal that caused your injuries and the location of the accident. Save any clothing that may have been damaged by the animal and, if possible, take photographs of any property damage caused by the animal. Make sure you take photographs of any visible injuries you have suffered as result of the incident with the animal or permit our investigator to accomplish this. Do not have any communication with the owner of the dog or the owner’s insurance company. If you accept any form of compensation, you may waive your right to sue for additional damages. Florida laws state that dog owners are strictly responsible for the damages caused by contact with their dogs. If you were in a public place or legally on the dog owner’s property when the attack occurred, you are entitled to receive damages for your losses. The attorneys of the Boyette, Cummins, & Nailos Law Firm will assist a person/s injured by any type of animal attack. We seek maximum financial compensation for injuries caused by dog bites and other animal attacks. To schedule a free consultation please contact the law firm of BCN, PLLC today.
If you have recently been severely injured by an animal and have not sought medical attention, you should do so immediately. Then, immediately report your accident to the police or sheriff and request a copy of the police accident report.
