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Animal Attack Lawyer

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Animal Attack Lawyer in Pompano Beach, FL

Every year, over 600 Floridians are involved in a dog bite or animal attack incident. In many cases, dog bite victims have a legal right to recover damages from the dog’s owner and other liable individuals.

If you or someone you know has recently been involved in a dog bite or animal attack incident, then contacting a dog bite lawyer to help navigate how to proceed with a dog bite claim is imperative for receiving the compensation you deserve.

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Dog Bites & Animal Attacks in Pompano Beach

Florida has precise laws to protect dog bite victims, and they all involve giving a high level of responsibility and accountability to the dog owner. For starters, Florida statute 767.04 says:

The owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private residence, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owners’ knowledge of such viciousness.

Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries

If you have recently been injured in a dog bite or animal attack in South Florida, know you have rights as a victim. After a dog bite, you can be looking at long-term injuries including scratches, facial injuries, broken bones, contusions, permanent scarring, and so on.

Dog bite victims are often left with hundreds of dollars in medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and more. Seeking compensation for your injuries is not only necessary, but it is your right.

Depending on the seriousness of the dog bite injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering
  • Punitive damages

Getting help from an experienced animal attack attorney can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

Who’s Liable in an Animal Attack?

Most dog bite victims instantly label the animal owner as the person liable for the attack. However, in Florida, there are two specific dog bite laws:

Strict Liability – In this case, the owner of the dog or animal is responsible for the attack and liable for the damages caused. Under this law, a dog owner is instantly found at fault, which gives you the opportunity to seek compensation for your injuries.

However, this law does not apply if you’re trespassing on private property at the time of the attack. If you provoked the animal in any way before the attack, you might not be awarded compensation for your injuries, as you will be held liable.

Negligence – On top of the strict liability laws in Florida, you can file a dog bite claim on the grounds of negligence. In this case, you must prove the dog owner failed in his duty of care. Some examples of negligence include leaving a dog loose on public land and walking a dog off-the-leash, especially when the local area has a leash law in place.

Besides the animal owners, other individuals could also be liable in a dog bite or animal attack:

  • Animal keepers: anyone responsible for the custody of an animal.
  • Property owners: if they allowed an animal onto their property.
  • Landlords: if the landlord knew a tenant owned a dangerous animal.

What to do After a Dog Bite or Animal Attack?

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If an animal bites or attacks you, the first thing you should do is to seek medical attention. Not treating an animal bite can cause serious infection, and on rare occasions even lead to death. Immediately after being medically evaluated, consider consulting with an animal attack attorney to start building your personal injury and dog bite case. An attorney will be able to determine if you have a valid legal claim, the type of damages you may be able to recover, and how to proceed to fight for compensation.

To prepare for a dog bite claim, it is essential to gather as much information as possible. A victim should follow specific steps after an attack, including:

  • Getting the animal’s owner information
  • Identifying witnesses and gathering their information
  • Seeking medical attention
  • Documenting all expenses related to the accident
  • Report the attack to animal control

The more information you can collect about the incident, the stronger case you’ll have for compensation for your injuries. Keep in mind that in these cases, dog owners will often try to settle immediately. Always contact a trusted attorney to make sure your rights are being upheld.

Working with Dog Bite Lawyers in South Florida

If you or someone you know has recently been involved in a dog bite or animal attack incident, working with a trusted dog bite lawyer in Pompano Beach can make all the difference. Please call LJW Legal today at 954-597-6770 or contact us online to start your free legal consultation. Our injury attorneys will aggressively fight for your rights so that you can put this traumatic experience behind you.

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arletty fernandezarletty fernandez
21:24 13 Nov 22
Ryan and Helen were very thorough and diligent with my case. This was my first time having to hire for this type of service and am honestly thrilled to have been referred to such a diligent, efficient and caring team. They made sure to stay in touch and keep me updated all throughout my case. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you all for your excellent care.
Florane FleurinorFlorane Fleurinor
14:52 03 Oct 22
Very good, professional and responsible lawyer. His office was in contact with me every time they had new information. Step by step Mr. Alex Jean would explain to me what is going on with my case. I didn’t have to wait for years for results. So far from what I hear from other people about their cases Mr. Alex Jean is the best. And I will reference my family and friends you and thank you so much
alexis Johnsonalexis Johnson
20:35 13 Sep 22
Ryan Wechsler is by far one of the best lawyers around. He gave me the assurance that everything was going to be okay. He is a very professional, respectful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and an honest lawyer. His entire team (Daniela & Helen) was amazing. Very pleasant and kept me up to date every step of the way during my case. Ryan fought hard for me! I’m very thankful for all of his hard work and everyone at Long, Jean & Wechsler. If you’re ever in need of a great legal team give them a call.
Saif PowerSaif Power
14:59 30 Aug 22
Lyle was a pleasure to work with, he delivered on his promises. He was very prompt with his responses and very helpful when we first touched base. I’d definitely take him again on any relevant case.
Luiz CentLuiz Cent
02:15 13 Jul 22
I hired Alex Jean for a personal injury case and little did I know I was going to get world class treatment.I was referred to the best Chiropractors in Miami and then when I moved to St.Pete the LJW team had great connections there too.My Tesla is as good as new, my back is recovering and not to mention the settlement from the insurance. If I didn’t hire them I’d still be trying to recover money from insurance to fix my car.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you need a personal injury attorney I 100% recommend Alex Jean and the team at LJW.
Princess Maryam Abdul-AkbarPrincess Maryam Abdul-Akbar
16:29 07 Jul 22
Ryan Wechsler is an excellent attorney. He worked tirelessly on my case, which was a difficult one to begin with. When other attorneys were given me issues to take my case, he was the only one that was reassuring and determine to seek justice for me. I completely trusted his counsel. Had it not been for Mr. Wechsler I would have accumulated a lot of debt. I am forever grateful that he accepted my case.
Angelina AkkadAngelina Akkad
12:47 30 Jun 22
Ryan and the team are absolute rock stars! I got a recommendation from a good friend to use them, and I was not disappointed. They solved my issue with one strong letter and avoided a bad situation and lots of time and $$$ saved. I will definitely be using them again if the need ever arises.
Micheca AristildeMicheca Aristilde
19:46 08 Jun 22
Very good firm. I had an unusual case. A crane dropped on my car the week of Christmas. Considering the fact my accident occurred during the holiday season, Lyle and his paralegal, Helen, ensured that I received treatment the same day, got a rental, and even settled my case in less than 6 months.They were extremely polite, communicative, and on top of everything. I highly recommend reaching out to them for great legal representation.
GatorGator
19:20 08 Jun 22
Worked with Ryan and he helped me navigate the process of our law suit. Was in great communication throughout the process. 5 stars
Patrícia OsorioPatrícia Osorio
02:16 08 Jun 22
We had a great experience with Lyle and their team. The communication worked great, they had the patience to explain all the details to us and were responsive to our questions. We got a great settlement.
Perry CrawfordPerry Crawford
18:55 15 Apr 22
Lyle and his law group conducted themselves professionally and were very caring and concerned about my injury. My recovery was foremost on their minds.He fought for me relentlessly and got me what I truly deserved. His confidence and tenacity won the case decisively.Thanks Lyle.
Andrea ChlimperAndrea Chlimper
17:18 15 Apr 22
I highly recommend Lyle Long and his firm. Additional to a very very good settlement amount, Lyle and his staff were a pleasure to work with. Lyle walked me through the entire process from the moment I contacted him regarding my automobile accident. They were excellent with communication, returning my calls/emails and keeping me informed with updates and progress. Unfortunately, this is my 2nd time hiring his firm. My first experience was that positive that I never thought about hiring another firm to handle my legal matter.
TT
20:04 28 Mar 22
I highly recommend using this law firm. They’re super friendly, super helpful and very very professional. They had everything under control and dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. I couldn’t be more happy with there service!!!
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18:44 01 Feb 22
I got Into an accident 8/13/2021. A friend of mine told me to contact Ryan, I reached out to him the day after my accident ( which happened to be a weekend day ) and he immediately got right on the case. He was very helpful and I was literally able to reach out to him by phone or text any day and any time. He is always available. He set me up for all of my medical treatment and made sure I understood the whole entire process. He’s a great lawyer and is really on your side. My case was resolved in 4 months and my settlement was way more than I expected. I couldn’t be more thankful for him and his staff. They are excellent.Thank you Ryan,Latia J
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