{"id":522,"date":"2025-11-06T14:06:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/?page_id=522"},"modified":"2026-01-27T20:42:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:42:50","slug":"dog-bites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/personal-injury-attorney\/dog-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Orlando Dog Bite Attorneys<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dog attacks<\/strong>\u00a0can be devastating due to the injuries inflicted on the victims, and because they can have long-term effects on the victim and their family. Injuries can include lacerations, torn muscles, nerve damage and many other injuries. Sadly, we have seen significant scarring injuries from\u00a0dog bit attacks in Orlando and throughout Central Florida<\/strong>. These injuries are particularly impactful when involving a young adult or small child. The physical and psychological effects can and do last a lifetime.<\/p>

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The\u00a0personal injuty attorneys<\/strong>\u00a0at First Choice Law have significant experience, skills and knowledge in representing client\u2019s\u00a0injured in vicious dog bite attacks<\/strong>. Jason Recksiedler is certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar. Contact us today! We will be honored to help you recover fair compensation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What Should You Do After a Dog Attack in Florida?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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First Choice Law provides some quick tips If you, a friend, or a loved one is the\u00a0victim of a dog bite:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Immediately wash the wound with plenty of soap and water;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Seek medical attention;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Locate the owner of the dog as quickly as possible;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Contact your local animal control and report the attack immediately;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Document the location of the attack and all the injuries with photographs, if possible;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Gather information, including name, address and contact information, of any witnesses of the attack;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Contact our\u00a0Orlando dog bite attorneys\u00a0to assist you with your legal claim. We have real world experience handling\u00a0dog bite claims. We strongly recommend you speaking to an attorney before talking to the other side\u2019s insurance. We offer a free consultation. If we do not recover for you, you owe us nothing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Who Is Responsible For A Dog Attack?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Florida is a \u201cstrict liability\u201d state, as it relates to\u00a0dog bites<\/strong>. This simply means the owner can be held responsible for all damages caused by the dog, even though the dog did not have a history of biting and injuring another person. In most\u00a0dog bite cases<\/strong>, liability (who is at fault) is, therefore, not an issue. However, dog owners and their insurance companies can argue that the victim was not on the property legally, the dog was provoked to attack by the victim, or that the dog was merely protecting the owner or owner\u2019s guest or relatives from a perceived threat or attack.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Dog Breeds Attack the Most?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Studies show that small dogs like Chihuahuas, Miniature Poodles, and Miniature Schnauzers are more likely to be aggressive than medium-sized and large breeds. However, because of their size and strength, Pitbull and Rottweiler attacks are by far the most dangerous ones, with the highest number of confirmed attacks resulting in injuries and the highest fatality rate. A study conducted by Dogsbite.org over a 15-year period shows that 65.6% of\u00a0fatal dog attacks in the U.S.<\/strong>\u00a0were by Pitbulls followed by Rottweilers and German Shepherds with 10.4% and 4.6% respectively. There are other factors besides the breed that can make a\u00a0dog more aggressive than others<\/strong>, including socialization, training, and sex.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our personal injury attorneys also investigate whether the dog was known as a \u201cdangerous dog\u201d. Florida Dog Bite Law considers a \u201cdangerous dog<\/strong>\u201d as a dog that has aggressively attacked, bitten, or caused severe injury to a person. A \u201cdangerous dog\u201d may also be a dog that has seriously injured or killed another animal more than once. Finally, a \u201cdangerous dog\u201d is a dog that has previously chased or aggressively approached a person, without provocation. Often times, we can obtain information of prior\u00a0dog bites or attacks<\/strong>\u00a0from the local animal control office. If we find a prior event that would allow a dog to be considered a \u201cDangerous Dog\u201d, under the Florida Statutes, we may be able to pursue what is called \u201cPunitive\u201d damages, which would be in excess of any compensatory damages (i.e., medical bills, past and future pain and suffering).<\/p>

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We would encourage any and every dog owner to make sure they have the appropriate insurance coverage to protect them financially from these very real and potential costly dog bites. We have seen over the years where dog owners believe they are insured for these horrific events through a homeowner or renter\u2019s insurance policy, only to learn they have no insurance coverage because the particular breed of dog is excluded or all dog bites are excluded from insurance coverage. First Choice Law supports responsible dog ownership and we would be happy to review your insurance policy for no charge, to determine if your insurance coverage specifically protects you from your dog attacking or biting another person.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The length of a dog attack claim will vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case. There are many factors that can affect the claim, including:<\/p>