Orlando Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

In the US, the most common injuries caused by animals are dog bites. It is not difficult to understand why. Dogs are very popular pets around the country; they have strong instincts to protect their land and families, and sadly, large number of them are poorly trained. Dogs can be wonderful companion animals, but if they are poorly disciplined, they can also be very dangerous.

Orlando dog bite attorney Todd Miner is committed to keeping his community safe from unsupervised and dangerous dogs. To learn about the legal services we offer to dog bite victims, contact our offices at 407-420-4040.

Dog Bites and Florida Law

The state of Florida holds pet owners legally responsible for damage their pets may do. This damage includes personal injury, property damage, or injury to other pets or livestock. Pet owners are expected to train their pets well and keep them safely confined to their own property.

There are some exceptions to this rule, however. A pet owner may not be responsible for damages if:

• The injured person was illegally trespassing on his or her property
• The injured person was hurting or provoking the animal
• He or she has a prominent sign warning others of a dangerous dog on the property

An Orlando animal attack lawyer can help you determine whether you have a legal case.

An Important Note about Children

Children under the age of 6 are not legally considered capable of making safe choices around animals. If a child of this age provokes or hurts an animal, he or she will not be considered responsible for his or her injuries. The responsibility will once again rest with the animal’s owner. If a child over 6 provokes an animal, the court will rule on whether the child can be considered responsible.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog or other pet, contact Orlando dog bite injury lawyer Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.

Resource Center

To learn more about dog bites and the law, visit our dog bite resource center.