Yes, as an experienced personal injury lawyer, dedicated to helping people recover damages in  civil suits,  it is important to know that a dog attack may result in misdemeanor or felony criminal charges.  Criminal charges are more likely when a dog was previously declared dangerous by the authorities and it attacks someone  or  if the dog seriously injures or kills someone and the owner had prior knowledge of the dog's dangerous traits.   For more information:   What could happen if my dog bites someone?

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Q: If my dog bites someone, could I be criminally charged?

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Yes, as an experienced personal injury lawyer, dedicated to helping people recover damages in civil suits, it is important to know that a dog attack may result in misdemeanor or felony criminal charges.  Criminal charges are more likely when a dog was previously declared dangerous by the authorities and it attacks someone or if the dog seriously injures or kills someone and the owner had prior knowledge of the dog's dangerous traits.

For more information:

What could happen if my dog bites someone?



 Attorney Jeffrey Meldon
Mr. Meldon strongly believes that public education is step one in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one. 

As one of the top local Gainesville Personal Injury Attorneys (Accident Lawyer), 
Jeffrey Meldon, takes pride in his work and the results he and in his experienced Associates and Staff get for their clients.  

He and his unique law office works hard to help accident victims get the justice and the fair settlement or jury verdict that they deserve thoughout the North and Central Florida area including: Ocala, Lake City, Daytona Beach and Inverness. 

Attorney Meldon is highly involved with every case in his office and is the top negotiator with insurance companies. "He is a strong fighter on the side of justice for victims who get injured through no fault of their own." 

You can feel free to give him a call at 1 800 373 8000 or
contact his office, with any questions you may have, or to discuss your unique case.
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