Comments on: Florida Dog Bite Law: Civil Liability for Dog Bite Injuries

By: lawman@roseville dog bite lawyer

lawman@roseville dog bite lawyer — Wed, 19 May 2010 02:58:19 +0000

Very nice article on dog bite lawyers, dog bite claims and owner liability and responsibility. The laws do vary from state to state in California dog bite lawyers are more concerned about the severity of the injury and whether or not the victim had a lawful right to be where the dog bite or attack occurred.

By: Frankie The Law Dog » Irresponsible Dog Owners May Face Homicide Charges if Their Dog Kills Someone

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:45:52 +0000

[...] Under Florida dog bite law, if one’s dog bites or attacks someone, the dog owner may face civil liability and the dog may be designated as a “dangerous dog” for which the dog owner must make [...]

By: Frankie The Law Dog » What Does It Mean if a Dog is Certified as Dangerous Under Florida Law?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:56:25 +0000

[...] on the circumstances, the owner may be charged with a crime. Furthermore, in the event of a civil lawsuit, such a violation will only strengthen the victim’s case against the dog [...]

By: Frankie The Law Dog » Florida Dog Bite Law: What Happens If My Dog Bites Someone?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:39 +0000

[...] November 20th, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments A dog owner whose dog bites someone may be sued in civil court by the dog bite victim, and may also face criminal charges under Florida law. Under some [...]

By: Frankie The Law Dog » Homeowner Insurance for Dog Bites

Frankie The Law Dog » Homeowner Insurance for Dog Bites — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:29:10 +0000

[...] owners should give serious thought to making sure they have sufficient homeowner insurance to cover dog bites or other injury caused by their [...]

By: Frankie The Law Dog » Obedience Training – Teaching Your Dog Not to Jump on Houseguests

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:42 +0000

[...] sometimes thinks his boxing skills are his most charming trait. If he injures someone, I could be liable for those injuries even though they didn’t necessarily involve aggressive [...]

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:47:34 +0000

@Sandra The answer to that question is going to depend on many factors, including what sort of insurance coverage you have, what the facts and circumstances were when your dog bit the bicyclist, and what the dog bite laws are in your state. If I were you, I would probably talk to an attorney prior to contacting the insurance company.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:27:42 +0000

A friend was doing me a favor and walked my dog while I was out of town. The dog bit a bicycle rider who came upon them from behind and startled the dog. That person went to the hospital emergency room and received antibiotics. It’s a flesh wound, 4 small punctures, no bleeding. My friend took a picture. I paid for the victim’s medication. Now he has retained a lawyer and is pursuing a claim for damages. The lawyer sent the letter to my friend who was walking the dog. Is it likely that I will have to pay this guy? Should I turn the whole thing over to my insurance company and let them deal with it? Thanks.

By: Wild Dingo

Wild Dingo — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:33:52 +0000

Oh ya… i wonder if the dog with a CGC (canine good samaritin) who was trained in protection would further protect the “victim” of a mugger. Also, dogs who are “certified” in protection (meaning taught to turn it on or off) would help. i understand you write about FL law, but it does help understand how things could be positioned in other states as well…

thanks for clarifying! as i have a dog who someday may be trained in search and/or bark alert/protection. it’s interesting to me.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:54:30 +0000

@Wild Dingo
For purposes of liability, I would think comparative negligence would apply to reduce the dog owner’s liability, maybe down to nothing. The judge or jury could probably be convinced that the mugger was negligent for his or her own safety by trying to attack a person who was accompanied by a dog. Depending on the circumstances, the mugger might be found to have been 100% responsible for his or her own injuries.

I am planning a post in the next couple of days on Florida’s quarantine laws for dogs who have bitten someone. With the situation you’ve mentioned, Dingo, the dog would not be classified as “dangerous” under the law. This is because there is an exception for dogs that injure someone who was either tormenting the dog or threatening the dog’s owner or family member.

Remember, all of the above applies only to Florida law. In future posts, I plan to address similar laws in other states. So please keep checking! =)