Owning dogs in South Florida imposes strict liability on the owners of such animals. The statutory makeup creates little means for error or comparative negligence to benefit the owner in defending against a dog bite.
Our firm handles dog bite and mauling cases in South Florida from all breeds of dog including Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Doberman Pincher, Akita, Husky, Alaskan Malamute and Chow. Dog owners have a responsibility to keep their animals confined and to keep guests and passers-by safe from injury. Of course, each case needs to be evaluated independently to determine whether the animal was appropriately on a leash and/or within the confines of the owner's yard and whether the animal attack was provoked.
In any dog bite or animal attack case it is imperative to contact The Citron Law Firm at 877-550-4LAW for a free consultation immediately following the event.
