West Palm Beach Dog Bite Lawyer
West Palm Beach Dog Bite Lawyer
Dog bites affect nearly 4.5 million people nationwide each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), with over 800,000 dog bite victims having to seek medical attention for their injuries.
Thankfully, most states have laws to ensure dog bite and dog attack victims are compensated for damages. In fact, according to a report released by the Insurance Information Institute, dog-related injuries cost insurance companies a record $1.1 billion in 2022.
The West Palm Beach dog bite lawyers from Morgan & Morgan have successfully handled insurance claims and lawsuits on behalf of dog bite victims across the country. Contact us for a free case evaluation if you or someone you love was injured in a dog attack.
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- medical bills
- loss of wages
- pain and suffering
- punitive damages
- Puncture wounds: A puncture wound is a scar caused by a dog’s teeth breaking through the victim’s skin. A puncture wound can damage tendons, nerves, and even bone.
- Infections: A dog bite carries a serious risk of infection as bacteria is transferred from the dog’s mouth into the wound. A dog bite infection can require antibiotic treatment or hospitalization.
- Scars: Dog bites often physically scar the victim, sometimes permanently.
- Emotional trauma: In addition to physical scarring, dog bites can leave emotional scars as well. Many dog bite victims suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), leading to anxiety, flashbacks, and nightmares.
How a West Palm Beach Dog Bite Lawyer Can Help
Regardless of the dog’s history, a dog's owner is strictly liable in Florida for any injury their dog causes. Therefore, West Palm Beach dog bite victims may be eligible to receive compensation for damages unless the victim was trespassing or was found to have provoked the dog.
Damages may include:
Common Injuries from Dog Bite
Dog bites can result in various injuries, from minor to severe.
Here are some examples of dog bite injuries that are most common:
Morgan & Morgan: Your Trusted Dog Bite Lawyers
With 55,000+ five-star Google reviews, you can rest assured that you are in good hands with the West Palm Beach dog bite lawyers from Morgan & Morgan. Our expert team knows what it takes to protect your rights following an injury from a dog bite, and we stand ready to fight to get you the compensation you deserve, either through insurance claim negotiations or litigation.
Contact Morgan & Morgan for a no-obligation case evaluation.