Dog Bite Injury Liability

Cape Coral Dog Bite Attorney and Lawyer providing experienced Dog Bite Liability and other Personal Injury legal services in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Immokalee, Lee County, Collier County, and the entire State of Florida.

Countless families across the nation enjoy the companionship of one or more dogs in their home. While most domestic dogs are loving pets that have a mild temperament, some of these k-9's can also be over protective of their families or territory.

Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are injured as a result of a dog bite or dog attack each year, many of which are children. Approximately 800,000 of those injured require medical treatment.

Dog and pet owners are responsible for ensuring they take proper measures to make sure others are not put in harms way with regards to potential harmful incidents with their pets. If the dog owner fails to adhere to proper safety precautions, and their dog bites or attacks someone causing injury, they may legally liable for the actions of their pet.

As a law firm providing experienced Dog Bite Attorney - Lawyer legal services, we have proudly assisted many residents in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Immokalee, Lee County, Collier County, and those throughout the entire State of Florida with Dog Bite Injury and other Personal Injury Liability claims. We are committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation. Contact Berke Law Firm, P.A., by calling 239.549.6689 or by using our online submission form.

A dog may attack for a variety of reasons. Many dog bite injuries occur when a dog:

Is trying to defend or protect its territory;
Establish dominance over his or her victim;
Is in a new, unfamiliar, or threatening environment;
Is disturbed while eating or sleeping;
Or when coveting a toy or a treat.

There are several factors that may increase the likelihood that a dog will bite or attack:

dogs that are not altered are three times more likely to bite.
A Dog may often attack when they are chained up or the victim of any form of mistreatment.
Male dogs bite more often than females, especially those between the ages of one and five.

All breeds of dog bite, although statistic show that Rottweilers and Pit Bulls perpetrate approximately half of all dog bite related fatalities.

If you have questions, concerns, or legal needs regarding dog bite injury or other personal injury liability issues, we urge you to seek the legal advice of an experienced Cape Coral dog bite attorney - lawyer at Berke Law Firm, P.A., by calling 239.549.6689 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

Many dog bite and dog attack incidents may have been avoided if the owner had taken even the simplest of precautions, such as properly chaining their dog up, ensuring the dog collar was properly fitted so they could not slip out and attack, and not leaving their dog unattended and roaming freely.

When pursuing a dog bite injury liability claim, we will address all related issues that should be taken into consideration when pursuing a personal injury claim, including:

Injuries as a direct result of an accident.
Lost Wages.
Medical Bills.
Pain and Suffering.
Permanent or long-term loss of quality of life.
And when there is a loss of life, families may also seek compensation in a wrongful death case.

If you require professional legal services regarding dog bite injury or other personal injury liability issues in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Immokalee, Lee County, Collier County, or throughout the entire State of Florida, be proactive in protecting your legal rights by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Cape Coral dog bite attorney - lawyer. Contact Berke Law Firm, P.A., at 239.549.6689 or by using our online submission form.