Yes. If the infection was a result of bacteria from the dog’s mouth entering an open wound that the dog caused, the owner of the dog will likely be on the hook to compensate for medical expenses not only to treat the injury, but also to treat the complications that accompany that injury.
There is no policy specifically to cover the liability of dog bites. However, many homeowners and renters insurance policies will cover dog bite liability expenses up to the limit of the policy. Standard policy limits for this type of insurance usually range between $100,000 and $300,000. If the claim exceeds the limit of the policy,…
Yes. According to Broward County’s animal ordinance, it is against the law for anyone to permit their dog to be “at large.” At large means that the dog is not confined or controlled. It must be under the direct physical control of someone through a leash, chain, cord, or fence. The ordinance also prohibits dog owners…
It isn’t wrong to expect compensation for physical harm that cost you money and damaged your life. However, many people find the situation of pursuing compensation through a claim against a friend, neighbor, or colleague to be awkward. One point to remember, however, is that the source of the compensation you receive will likely be…
In Broward County there is.Ordinance No. 2011-03 notes: A dangerous dog is one that has aggressively attacked a person on public or private property or has severely injured or killed a domesticated animal while off of its owner’s property, has been used for dogfighting, or has aggressively approached someone unprovoked. An aggressive dog is one that…
In Florida, you are allowed to pursue the recovery of both economic damages and non-economic damages in dog bite injury cases. The term “damage” simply means payment for harm. Your economic damages are the actual out-of-pocket expenses that you have incurred as a result of your injury. Often, this category of damages includes expenses for…
Children have a natural curiosity and do not always understand the danger. Because of this, adults owe a special duty of care when children are around, in a lot of different circumstances including protecting them from dog bites. The term “duty of care” refers to the way that a reasonable person would act in a…
Actually, yes. In Florida, premises liability law holds that the duty of care that a property owner owes to visitors depends on the type of visitor involved. If the visitor is at a commercial location as a customer or a private residence as a social guest, the property owner must exercise the duty of care…
If you were bitten by a dog, an experienced dog bite injury attorney can provide: A free consultation, which is time for you to obtain answers to questions you have about your specific case as well as to receive guidance from a legal professional on the process of obtaining compensation after a dog bite. A…
According to Federal OSHA, the ten most frequently cited violations were: Fall protection (29 CFR 1926.501) Hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.451) Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147) Respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134) Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053) Powered industrial trucks (29 CFR 1910.178) Fall protection-training requirements (29 CFR 1926.503)…