A dog bite can leave you with severe injuries and mounting medical bills. If you or a loved one were bitten by a dog and suffered injuries in Lynn Haven, our dog bite lawyers can pursue financial compensation from the responsible party on your behalf.
A Lynn Haven personal injury lawyer from our firm is here for you so you do not have to navigate the legal process alone. With a record of winning stretching back to 1995, Ged Lawyers has the experience to help you recover damages. We will work to protect your rights and fight for a full settlement to cover all of your losses. We offer free consultations to discuss your case and learn about your legal options.
Types of Compensation Victims Can Recover for Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bite injuries can impact you for life. You not only could suffer physical injuries, but you could develop a fear of dogs or have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Examples of dog bite injuries include:
- Nerve damage
- Puncture wounds
- Bone fractures
- Tissue damage
- Scarring
- Head trauma
- Infection
- Rabies
- Tendon damage
- Loss of limbs
If someone else’s dog bites you in a public space or on private property, you have the right to recover compensation for your injuries and financial expenses. With the help of a Lynn Haven dog bite attorney from Ged Lawyers, you can claim the following types of damages:
Your Medical Expenses
Compensation for medical expenses covers emergency transportation by ambulance, emergency room care, surgery, hospital stays, diagnostic tests, cost of medical equipment, rehabilitation, and medication.
Your Lost Income
Were your injuries so severe that you had to miss work? Being unable to work robs you of your ability to earn an income to pay your bills. You can collect compensation to cover your lost income, including sick pay, vacation pay, bonuses, raises, and other benefits.
Your Household Services
If your injuries prevent you from performing services in and around your home such as lawn care, cleaning, and maintenance, and you have to hire someone to perform these tasks, compensation can cover these expenses.
Modifications To Your Home
Your injuries may require you to use a wheelchair or prevent you from being as mobile in and around your home as you would be otherwise. Compensation can cover the cost of installing ramps, railings, and other equipment to help you adapt.
Pain & Suffering
Non-economic damages have a subjective value but are no less important in your case. If you have PTSD, nightmares, emotional distress, mental anguish, disfiguring injuries, a disability, or a loss of enjoyment of life because of the dog attack, you can recover compensation.
Wrongful Death
If you lost a loved one because of a dog attack, a Lynn Haven wrongful death lawyer can help you recover damages for medical expenses, mental pain and suffering, lost income, and funeral costs. We are sincerely sorry for your loss, and it would be our privilege to fight to get you the compensation your family deserves.
How Our Lynn Haven Dog Bite Attorneys Can Help You
Choosing the right law firm to represent and fight for your best interests is a crucial decision. What sets one law firm apart from another? Will your lawyer go above and beyond to serve your needs? When you choose Ged Lawyers, we bring our years of experience and more to your dog bite case, including:
- Evening and weekend appointments: Legal representation should be accessible to everyone, so we are available 24/7.
- Multilingual: We serve a diverse community, so our firm can assist you in multiple languages, including Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Greek, and Arabic.
- No attorney fees unless we win: We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay for our legal services unless we win your case and recover compensation for you. There are also no upfront fees, and we offer free consultations.
- Mock trials: Part of what makes us unique is we provide mock trials to prepare our clients for court.
- Results-oriented: Our firm has a history of winning, recovering more than $26 million in compensation for clients since 1995. Feel free to review our case results.
Understanding Florida’s Dog Bite Liability Laws and What to Do After an Attack
Florida Statutes § 767.04 states that the owner of a dog that bites you in a public place or while you are lawfully on private property is liable for damages even if the dog has no history of viciousness. However, you must prove negligence if the bite or attack occurred elsewhere.
Exceptions to Florida’s strict liability laws include if you provoked the dog, the dog was defending their owner, or you were unlawfully on the property. If you were bitten by a dog, we urge you to:
- Identify the dog and the owner
- Request rabies vaccination documentation
- Seek immediate medical treatment
- File a dog bite report
- Photograph injuries and/or torn clothing
- Obtain dog license information
- Keep a journal tracking how your injuries impact your life, including emotionally and mentally
- Consult a Lynn Haven dog bite lawyer
The Florida Statute of Limitations Limits Your Time to File a Dog Bite Lawsuit
We recommend acting as soon as possible after suffering a dog bite or attack because the statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit in Lynn Haven is generally two years, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11.
If you do not file a lawsuit by the deadline set forth in your case, you risk losing your right to take the negligent party to court for damages.
Contact A Lynn Haven Dog Bite Lawyer for Legal Guidance and Support Today
You have legal options after suffering a dog bite. A Lynn Haven dog bite lawyer from Ged Lawyers can provide you with options and safeguard your rights. We will fight for maximum compensation to cover all of your damages so you can get justice.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation to discuss your case and learn about your legal options.
