Category Archives: Dog Bite
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Dog Bite?
Legally, you don’t need a lawyer for a dog bite case. You may not even want a lawyer if the dog just nipped you. However, a lawyer will be beneficial if you experienced a vicious attack from a dog and suffered severe injuries. A dog bite lawyer from Meldon Law is a smart choice… Read More
How Much Is a Dog Bite Lawsuit Worth?
The value of a dog bite lawsuit in Florida will depend on many factors, including the extent and severity of the injuries, whether the victim was on the property legally, and whether the dog owner has any defenses against the claim. Every case is different. If you get hurt in a dog attack, you… Read More
Understanding Dog Bite Cases
Landlord’s duty to Remove a “Dangerous Dog:” Generally, property owners in Florida have a legal responsibility to keep their property reasonably safe for all invited guests. In 1987 the 4th DCA issued a critical decision that made it clear that this general legal responsibility included the duty to protect co-tenants, and invited guests, from… Read More
Dog Quarantined After Several Attacks In Naples
A Naples neighborhood has been the scene of several dog attacks over the past few weeks. The good news is that the attacks will hopefully end, as the dog has been taken away from its owner. It’s now in the possession of Collier County Domestic Animal Services. In one of the incidents in the… Read More
Family Dog Attacks, Kills Toddler
They say that dogs are man’s best friends, but that is not always the case. Dogs can attack anyone—even their own family members—at any time and for any reason. It’s especially heartbreaking when the victim is a baby. Sadly, this was recently the case in New York. A Rottweiler attacked a toddler boy, causing… Read More
