Dog Bites

Dog Bites

Dog bite and animal attack claims—homeowners and renters coverage, statutory liability analysis, and scar and infection damages for adults and children.

How We Help With Dog Bites

At Aaron R. Coven Law Firm, we understand the challenges you face after a dog bites. Our team is dedicated to fighting for your rights and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. Dog bite and animal attack claims—homeowners and renters coverage, statutory liability analysis, and scar and infection damages for adults and children.

Quick Florida Answer

Dog bite victims in Florida often pursue claims under statutory and common-law theories when a bite occurs on public property or while lawfully on private property. Owner liability may be strict in many scenarios, with comparative fault reducing recovery if the victim’s conduct contributed.

Palm Beach County & Florida context

Residential neighborhoods from Wellington to Lake Worth and dense Orlando subdivisions see leash-law disputes and pack-animal incidents at parks. Homeowners’ and renters’ policies frequently provide coverage, but breed exclusions and policy limits require early policy review.

Typical claim timeline (general overview)

Every case differs; this is a simplified roadmap many Florida injury matters follow.

  1. 1

    Medical care

    Address infection risk, nerve damage, and scarring protocols; photograph wounds through healing stages.

  2. 2

    Animal control & documentation

    File bite reports, obtain vaccination records, and identify keepers, landlords, or handlers with control of the dog.

  3. 3

    Coverage analysis

    Review homeowner, renter, umbrella, and commercial policies; some exclude certain breeds or animals.

  4. 4

    Resolution

    Demand packages often include plastic surgery consults for minors; structured settlements may fund future scar revision.

What often affects case value in Florida

  • Severity of laceration, infection, or permanent disfigurement
  • Proof the victim was lawfully present and did not provoke the animal
  • Known dangerous propensity or prior bites documented in animal control files
  • Available liability limits and absence of breed exclusions
  • Comparative fault arguments minimized with witness statements

Today

  • Identify the dog’s owner or custodian if known.
  • Keep clothing torn during the attack unwashed as evidence.

This week

  • Follow antibiotic regimens exactly and photograph healing.
  • Request animal control incident numbers and officer notes.

This month

  • Consult plastic surgery if scarring is likely, especially for children.
  • Avoid posting playful photos with unfamiliar dogs that insurers may misuse.

Benefits of Choosing Us

  • Animal control documentation and vaccination tracing
  • Policy review for breed or animal exclusions
  • No fee unless we recover compensation

Common Questions

Is Florida a strict liability dog-bite state?

Statute imposes liability on dog owners for bites in many circumstances, subject to defenses such as trespass or comparative negligence. Your attorney applies the facts to the controlling statute.

What if the dog never bit anyone before?

Statutory liability may still apply; negligence theories can also exist when owners fail to leash or confine animals they know are aggressive.

Can I sue a landlord?

Sometimes, when the landlord knew of a dangerous dog and had control over the premises or failed to enforce lease pet rules.

Will the dog be put down?

Animal control may quarantine or classify dangerous dogs under local ordinances; civil claims are separate from those proceedings.

Does renters insurance cover bites?

Many renters policies include liability for dog incidents, but exclusions vary; the dec page must be reviewed.

Related Florida Resources

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