An animal attack can leave physical injuries, scarring, and lasting concerns. We help you review the circumstances, identify available coverage, and understand your legal options.
The right starting point depends on the event, your injuries, and the documents you have received. We help people in Tampa review those details and understand what steps may be time-sensitive.
Start with a conversation. We’ll help you understand the information that matters and whether your situation is one the firm can assist with.
Seek appropriate medical attention and follow your provider’s advice. Where possible, record the owner’s details, the location, witnesses, and photographs. Keep any animal control or incident report connected with the attack.
Ownership, the location of the attack, and the events leading to it can matter. We review the facts and applicable law before assessing responsibility. Homeowner or other insurance may be relevant, but coverage is not automatic.
Treatment costs, time away from work, and the effects of scarring or other lasting injuries may need to be documented. We help organize the evidence so a claim reflects the actual impact rather than only the initial treatment.
Founder · Practicing since 1986
For more than 35 years, Bill Berke has represented injured people and plaintiffs.
He founded the firm in 1986. His commitment to careful preparation and personal attention continues to guide how the firm listens, reviews evidence, and advocates.
Selected injury verdicts and settlements from the firm’s history. These examples do not predict the outcome of your case.
For a client who was rendered a quadriplegic.
Jury verdict · Brain injury$2.1 millionFor a child injured through an apartment complex maintenance worker’s negligence.
Slip and fall case$1 millionFor a client who required cervical surgery after a slip and fall.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Review verdicts & settlementsFrom the first conversation to the steps your circumstances require, we help you understand the process.
Tell us what happened. Ask your questions and discuss whether the firm can help.
If we take your case, we examine the records, relevant evidence, and issues that need attention.
We explain the available steps, the proposed representation, and what we need from you.
We handle the legal work within our representation and keep you informed along the way.
Bring the documents you already have. Missing records shouldn’t keep you from asking for help.
Here are a few things people often ask before reaching out.
Ask us about your situationYes. Start with what you know about the event, your concerns, and any notices you have received. We can explain which documents may be useful and whether anything needs prompt attention.
We discuss the facts, the available records, and your questions about dog bite injuries. The conversation helps determine whether the firm can assist and what the next step may be.
Ask about fees, costs, and the scope of representation during your consultation. We explain the proposed arrangement before you decide whether to proceed.
No. An assessment depends on the facts, evidence, applicable rules, and available coverage. We explain which factors matter and what information is needed.
You don’t need to have all the answers. Let’s discuss what happened, what matters to you, and how we may be able to help.
(800) 572-3753A thoughtful review. A clearer next step.Give us a little context. We’ll take it from there.
Berke Law Firm is based in Cape Coral and serves people across Florida. This page describes a service area; it does not imply an office in Tampa. Information is general and does not replace advice about your circumstances.