Archer Dog Bite Lawyer
Dog attacks don’t just leave victims physically injured. An animal bite can leave psychological scars that can last a lifetime. You deserve compensation that addresses every layer of your injury.
The Archer dog bite lawyers at Meldon Law know that animal attack injuries can affect victims in unexpected ways. Our Archer personal injury lawyers will work to ensure you receive recognition for every consequence you have suffered, from medical bills to lost income to psychological trauma. To make the first step easier, your initial consultation is free. Call (352) 373-8000 today to get started.
Our Dog Bite Attorneys Won’t Back Down
Personal injury cases involve a lot of work that you might not have the time or ability to do, such as:
- Gathering evidence and connecting it to injuries and negligence
- Filling out insurance claims paperwork correctly
- Providing information to insurers while avoiding common pitfalls that could hurt your claim
- Determining when to file a lawsuit
- Identifying and meeting claims and lawsuit deadlines
- Drafting, filing, and keeping track of court documents
- Handling calls, emails, letters, and other forms of communication
- Developing a strategy for the case and preparing for possible disputes
- Reading over settlement terms to ensure they cover everything
- Recognizing tricky legal language designed to reduce damages
Sound like a lot? It is. The opposing side in your case hopes all of this will tire you out, confuse you, or otherwise deter you from continuing with legal action. Insurers might even set up additional hoops for you to jump through.
The good news? Meldon Law can do all that work for you. We can handle those tasks while working to get you the compensation you deserve.
Our Florida Law Firm’s Experience with Dog Bite Cases
Our team knows the Florida legal system, and we have the case results to prove it. We have obtained settlements and verdicts for several personal injury topics, including a $150,000 settlement for a dog bite case.
We strongly believe in the power of knowledge—not just our knowledge, but yours. Injury victims like you should know what happened to you, why, and how to obtain fair compensation. Our Archer dog bite attorneys will create a partnership with you where we share information, discuss case strategy, and clarify the steps.
We Handle These Cases With Sensitivity
In addition to our traditional personal injury background, we also have experience specifically with the sometimes emotionally charged nature of dog bite cases. Sometimes, pursuing legal action often means taking legal action against an animal and an owner you know.
While you typically aren’t suing the dog’s owner directly, even filing a claim with their insurer can be stressful. Our Archer lawyers are familiar with this aspect of dog bite claims and suits and can handle your case with tact and communicate with the other party on your behalf.
You Are Not Just a Case Number
We don’t treat your case like just another job. It’s more than that for you, so it’s more than that for us. Our Florida injury attorneys take on your Archer dog bite injury claim or suit as if we were the ones who suffered the bite.
Above all, our law firm ensures you receive respect:
- Your time: You receive regular updates, and we return your calls promptly. We will also work with your schedule.
- Your wallet: We don’t charge for your initial consultation, nor do we charge hidden fees; you pay us only when we resolve your case.
- Your mental energy: We know recovery takes a lot out of you, so we explain everything in accessible language rather than forcing you to use valuable energy decoding legalese.
- Your voice: This relationship goes two ways, so we make sure you feel comfortable speaking up with questions, concerns, or needs.
What Damages Are Available After a Dog Bite in Archer, FL?
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), the average cost of dog bite claims exceeds $64,000. Florida’s average is even higher, at over $78,000. This reflects the many costs and losses associated with dog bite injuries, including medical expenses, such as:
- Emergency transportation and care
- Hospital and inpatient facility stays
- Surgeries, including cosmetic surgery
- Treatment for infections
- Equipment like crutches or wheelchairs
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Psychological counseling and medication
Your claim or suit should include considerations for these expenses, as well as out-of-pocket costs. Our dog bite lawyers work to ensure your Archer case settlement reflects these costs.
Beyond the Bite Costs
In addition to the direct expenses stemming from the dog bite attack in Archer, FL, you deserve damages for:
- Lost income
- Reduced ability to earn income
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Reduced quality of life
These are all potentially available to you following a dog attack in Archer, Florida, so don’t hesitate to talk to our team about how your injuries have affected your job, financial stability, and mental health. We can review your situation and determine how much your dog bite lawsuit is worth.
Who Is Responsible After a Dog Bite, and How Can Our Archer Dog Bite Attorney Help?
Dog bites are a kind of premises liability case, which means you hold a property owner responsible for their dog’s behavior. Under Florida Statutes § 767.04, dog owners are liable even if their dog had never bitten anyone before or showed previous viciousness. If a dog bites you, the owner should pay.
Nonetheless, pet owners may try to claim that you provoked the dog, were on the premises illegally, or ignored signs warning about the dog. In other words, they might try to blame you for the attack. Our premises liability lawyers can defend you against such tactics, compiling evidence of how the bite happened and why you deserve damages.
You Have Rights as a Dog Bite Victim in Archer; Our Lawyers Will Protect Them
Our Archer dog bite lawyers know legal issues can get complicated, particularly when you know the dog.
The Meldon Law team balances compassion with a commitment to justice to obtain the compensation you need to recover, both physically and emotionally. Call (352) 373-8000 to learn more about your rights with a free consultation.
