Dog Bite Attorney in Tampa, FL

Were you or someone you love attacked by someone else’s dog? The dog’s owner could be responsible, even if the dog has never attacked anyone before. Meldon Law can investigate your situation and figure out the best way to recover fair damages for your injuries.

Our Tampa personal injury lawyers won’t back down from a fight. Call now to let one of our dog bite attorneys in Tampa fight for your rights. The initial consultation is free.

How We Protect Dog Bite Victims

As soon as we take on a new client, our legal team knows we have to act quickly to preserve evidence and start building a case. Swift action is important because:

• Evidence may disappear or lose value soon after the accident
• You deserve compensation as soon as possible
• The insurance company may already be looking for ways to undermine your claim or get you to accept less money than you deserve

Our attorneys can protect your rights by using our 50-plus years of experience to handle all legal tasks, including:

• Collecting evidence, such as witness testimony, medical records, and reports from Hillsborough County’s Animal Control Division of Code Enforcement
• Identifying and contacting the liable party and their insurance company
• Negotiating on your behalf for a fair settlement
• Presenting your case in Hillsborough County Circuit Civil Court (or any other court that has jurisdiction over your case)

Call Meldon Law now to get a free, confidential case review. We can tell you what your rights and options are following a dog bite and outline what steps we might take to protect you.

Compensation Can Help You Pick Up the Pieces After a Dog Attack

Dog bites can end up being very expensive for both the victim and their entire family. The attack and its aftermath could lead to:

• Expensive medical bills
• Short-term loss of wages
• Long-term inability to return to work and earn a living
• Other costs, such as medical-related travel expenses or renovating your home to accommodate a disability
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma or distress
• Loss of independence or the inability to perform certain activities, either temporarily or permanently

In the worst-case scenario, where you a lose a loved one to dog bite injuries, you could end up facing damages like:

• Funeral bills
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of society and companionship

These and other forms of compensation can be critical after an accident. Our personal injury attorneys can pursue the money you and your family deserve. At the same time as we are fighting for your settlement, our team will always be available to address your questions and concerns. You will never feel alone.

What Protections Do You Have Against Dog Bites?

Florida’s dog bite laws, as well as local laws, may both come into play in your case. For example:

• The dog’s owner is responsible for unprovoked attacks and can be held liable for your injuries, even if the dog never showed signs of aggression or attacked another person before.
• If the dog was legally classified as “dangerous,” the owner may face additional penalties for failing to protect you.
• Tampa’s Code of Ordinances make it illegal to allow a dog to run around without a leash, destroy other people’s property, or “endanger the life or health of other animals or persons.”

These and other laws could give you the right to file a claim or lawsuit against the liable party. However, you have a limited time to do so. It is very important not to delay your case unnecessarily: as soon as you are medically stable, it is a good time to get legal advice from our personal injury attorneys.

Meldon Law takes on a limited number of cases so that we can devote plenty of attention to each one. We want to get started as soon as possible so we have the maximum amount of time to strengthen your case and fight for you.

Our Attorneys Are Waiting for Your Call

For the legal team at Meldon Law, this isn’t just a job: this is our calling. We are committed to protecting the rights of Tampa residents by holding negligent dog owners accountable and fighting for the compensation you need to rebuild your life. Call today to start on your case.

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