Melbourne Attorneys: Dog Bites / Animal Attacks
Compensation for Animal Attack
If you suffered serious injury from an unprovoked dog bite or attack, the pet's owner is responsible. The Melbourne, Florida law firm of Morgan & Barbary has helped many victims recover damages for their medical expenses and other losses.
You or Your Child Bitten by a Dog?
We take cases across Brevard County. Contact us today at 321-473-3276 or toll-free 866-620-3523 for a free consultation to discuss a dog bite or related injury.
Strict Liability for Dog Bites
Under Florida law, a dog owner is responsible for any personal injury inflicted on others, whether the dog attack occurred on their property or while the animal was loose. It applies to pets that have never bitten anyone before — there is no one-bite rule — and of course to dangerous dogs with a history of aggressive behavior.
Our experienced lawyers aggressively pursue compensation for medical treatment, lost wages and any lasting effects. We have recovered damages for:
- Punctures and claw wounds (including rabies treatment)
- Nerve damage
- Scarring and reconstructive surgery
- Injuries escaping from a vicious dog
We have also secured damages for emotional trauma in cases of attacks on children or savage maulings. Young children often suffer disfiguring injuries to their face and hands, and may be psychologically traumatized and forever fearful of dogs.
The main barrier to compensation is homeowner's insurance policies that specifically exclude dog bites. If the dog's owner is not covered and you have substantial medical bills, we can go after their personal assets so that you do not bear the full financial impact of your injuries.
Contact our Melbourne office at 321-473-3276 or toll-free 866-620-3523 for a free case evaluation. Clay Morgan and David Arthur have more than 30 years of combined experience in dog bite and personal injury claims.
