Spring Hill Dog Bite Accident Attorney
Dog bites are expensive injuries which can happen out of the blue. Many people are shocked when they are bitten by a friend’s dog or an animal which is wandering outside. Any time a dog sinks its teeth into you, scarring and other infections are possible. Call personal injury attorney Wendy Doyle-Palumbo to discuss your dog bite injury and what happened. We can review whether the law gives you the right to seek compensation against the dog owner for your injuries. Call to speak with a seasoned Spring Hill dog bite accident attorney today.
Dog Bite Expenses & How to Obtain a Settlement
Dog bites are expensive injuries. Many people struggle with:
- Broken bones or nerve injuries. A dog’s teeth can slice into a limb and cause direct damage to bones, muscles, and nerves. Many victims need to go to the hospital for immediate treatment to set a bone or close a wound.
- Infection and other side effects. Dog bites often lead to infections, which can become life-threatening if not treated. Some dog bite victims end up in the hospital with sepsis, which is a serious medical condition.
- Income loss. Many workers cannot go back to work—at least not for a few weeks. You might need to rest at home, which can lead to serious income loss.
- Ongoing pain. Nerve damage can lead to numbness or chronic pain. Dog bite wounds are often sensitive to the touch, and some people cannot sleep due to physical discomfort.
- Emotional distress. Getting mauled by a dog is traumatizing. Young children in particular can suffer recurring nightmares and develop a fear of dogs. Our firm does not overlook emotional distress damages.
Florida law provides various avenues for obtaining compensation. For example, Florida’s dog bite law allows you to seek compensation from the owner whenever you are bitten by a dog in public or when lawfully on property. The law provides only limited defenses to the owner.
Call our office. We can negotiate a settlement with the dog owner. Many dog owners have a homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy which could pay out a settlement to a victim. In a narrow range of cases, we might hold someone else accountable for a dog bite, such as a kennel or landlord.
Any injury claim requires evidence to support it. A lawyer can search out witnesses and other evidence while you rest at home.
Contact Our Firm Today to Talk with an Attorney
Wendy Doyle-Palumbo is an experienced personal injury lawyer in Florida who has helped many dog bite victims with their legal cases. We can meet to discuss where the accident happened and then review if you can pursue a legal claim. Once hired, we swing into action to begin compiling relevant evidence and crafting a strategy for obtaining a meaningful settlement.
Contact us to speak with a Spring Hill dog bite accident lawyer. We never charge a fee to meet for a consultation and only receive payment if we win your case.