If you’re the victim of a dog bite, the experienced team at Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys can help you get the compensation that you need and deserve. Dog bites often cause severe physical injuries. A dog bite injury can be extremely painful, frightening, and frustrating. It can disrupt your life for weeks, months or even years.
Florida law allows dog bite victims to recover for their injuries in many cases. Our St. Petersburg dog bite lawyers can help you review your case. If you qualify for compensation under Florida law, we can prepare your claim and help you pursue the compensation you need to you rebuild your life.
As experienced dog bite attorneys, we know that there are a lot of misconceptions out there about dog bite laws in Florida. Many people think that you have to prove that the dog has a previous bite history to recover. People also believe that you can’t bring a claim for recovery unless you can show that the dog’s owner acts negligently or recklessly in a way that causes the dog to bite. Typically, this isn’t the case.
It’s important not to make assumptions before you speak to an attorney. Florida law aggressively protects the rights of victims to recover when they experience a dog bite. In most cases, you don’t have to prove that the dog owner acted negligently or otherwise allowed the dog to bite to recover for a dog bite injury in St. Petersburg. The law shifts the blame to dog owners to compensate innocent victims when they’re hurt.
If you’re the victim of a dog bite, you deserve compensation for both your financial losses and your pain and suffering. Your financial losses include all of your medical expenses, the costs of replacement services if you need help with household tasks, and lost wages if your injuries keep you out of work. You can claim lost wages even if you have variable wages or you’re self-employed.
We make sure that our clients know the full extent of the value of their claim. There are many categories and subcategories of damages that you can claim in a dog bite injury case. In addition to physical injuries, your pain and suffering also deserve financial compensation under Florida law.
Victims often don’t realize the full extent of their claim. One of the ways our legal team helps victims is by making sure to explore the total value of each claim. Once we identify the damages available to you, we gather the evidence to prove your claim. Finally, we pursue your case aggressively under Florida law.
Dog bites don’t cause physical injuries alone. A dog bite is a sudden traumatic event. It can leave you fearful and anxious far into the future.
When we advocate on behalf of victims, we often find that the mental suffering and emotional pain can be as traumatic as the physical injuries themselves. You may develop a fear of dogs or fear of all animals. You may have anxiety doing simple things like walking in your neighborhood or going to the park.
Emotional injuries can be a significant problem after a dog bite. That’s why Florida’s dog bite laws allow you to seek compensation for mental and emotional injuries as well as for your physical injuries. It’s important to identify these injuries, determine their value, and include them in your claim. Our team of dog bite attorneys makes sure that we help you include compensation for physical and emotional injuries in your claim for recovery.
In Florida, dog bite owners have limited defenses. The owner may claim that you did something to provoke the dog. They might argue that you trespassed on their property. These are the only defenses that are possible in dog bite cases in St. Petersburg. In all other cases, the dog owner must compensate the victim for their losses.
Even if the dog owner claims provocation or trespassing, it may not be enough to relieve them of legal liability for your dog bite injuries. In most circumstances, Florida law requires dog owners to compensate victims when their dogs bite. Contact our St. Petersburg injury attorneys to review your case and determine what your rights are under Florida law.
When we represent a client, we help them with every aspect of the case. To win your claim for recovery, you must file a legal complaint for compensation in the appropriate court. You must state what happened to cause your injuries. It’s essential to value your losses accurately and include them in your claim.
Filing a legal claim includes determining which court has jurisdiction over the case. You must find and serve the opposing party with notice of the claim. The opposing party has time to respond, and then you build the evidence to prove your case and prepare for trial. Along the way, you have the opportunity to negotiate for a non-trial resolution with the dog’s owner.
We complete and file legal paperwork on your behalf. We speak to witness and the opposing party. Finally, we speak on your behalf in court and present your case. Our team is eager to advocate for your best interests in every aspect of the case. Let us put our expertise to work for you as we work together to help you after a dog bite in St. Petersburg.
We know that a dog bite can leave you hurt, angry and lost. We’re here to represent you. The team at Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys can help you review your claim to understand your rights under Florida law.
We want to answer all of your questions so you know what your options are. If you have a claim for recovery, we advocate for your best interests and seek a fair recovery under the law. Contact us today for an immediate consultation about your case. There is no fee unless we win.