It is reported that there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United
States, with one in five bites requiring medical attention each year. Florida law holds dog owners liable for injuries and property damage caused by their dog in the case of an attack or bite. This type of liability is known as “strict liability” or “liability without fault.”
Although dog bites are the most common animal attack claim, the Arreaza Law Firm handles cases involving attacks from numerous animals.
If you have been injured by an animal, we advise you do the following:
- Get immediate medical attention.
- If possible report your accident to the police and request a copy of the police accident report.
- Make all efforts to get the name and contact information of the animal owner.
- Try to get the name and contact information of all witness..
- Take photographs of the animal which caused the injuries and the where the attack occurred.
- Take photos of all injuries sustained by you have suffered.
- Save all evidence that demonstrate attack occurred.
If you’ve been attacked by an animal that resulted in an injury we can help. Alex Arreaza of The Arreaza Firm has been handling injury cases for almost three decade. We are available 24/7 for consultation. Let our experience and know for you and remember the solution to your injury case begins here.