Palm Beach County, Florida has adopted a strict dangerous dog law as a result of an increase in recent dog bites and dog attacks. Authorities can declare a dog dangerous after it bites or attacks a human being or another animal just once. In the past, a dog needed to attack twice before it was able to be classified as dangerous. The penalty for the owner of a dog who has a dog declared dangerous includes significant fines and monetary penalties. The penalty for the dog is that it is mandated to be muzzled when it leaves an owner's home and must be kept in an escape proof enclosure.
In more severe attacks which cause death or serious bodily harm to a human being or animal, a dog can be declared vicious. The penalty for this designation is that a dog can be euthanized. Since 1995, 61 dogs have been declared vicious and have been put down in Palm Beach County.
For a free consultation regarding your dog bite or animal attack case, please contact The Citron Law Firm toll free at 877-550-4LAW.
