Florida Dog Bite Statistics (+ Injury Facts)
Topics: dog bite
Animal attacks and specifically dog attacks and dog fights occur in our community of Brooksville, Spring Hill, Ridge Manor, Dade City, Inverness, and Crystal River all the time.
In fact, the Hernando section of the Tampa Tribune printed an article on the number of animal attacks and it is staggering.
Also, a study was recently released from San Antonio which indicated that there is one breed of dogs responsible for the vast majority of all attacks. This study shows that 65% of all fatal dog attacks nationally were caused by pit bulls. In fact, one person is killed in America every 14 days by a pit bull.
Florida Dog Ownership Laws
In Florida, the laws regarding dogs and the responsibility of dog owners are clear. Dog owners are held strictly liable for the actions of their dogs. This means that when you own a dog you are responsible for their behavior. In our community we see many cases involving vicious and aggressive dogs biting, attacking, and causing serious injury to innocent people.
What Happens After a Dog Bite
When this occurs, the innocent persons only recourse is to pursue a claim against the dog owner through the homeowners insurance policy. Unfortunately, insurance companies have realized the propensity for vicious dog attacks and specifically pit bull dog attacks and will sometimes exclude dog attacks from their coverage and insurance policy.
When To Contact a Personal Injury Attorney
If you or someone you know has been injured by a dog bite or dog attack and you have questions, call us today. We handle dog attack cases around Florida and especially in Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, Lake, and Sumter Counties.