Dog Bite Accidents
If you or a loved one have been attacked by a Dog, and have sustained injuries, it is important that you seek legal advice today, as you could be compensated for the injuries that you sustained. Under Florida law, the owner of a dog is “strictly liable” for the injuries caused by the dog. This means that the owner can be held liable for a dog bite, even if there was no negligence on the part of the owner.
At Ingram Injury Law, your accident will be evaluated individually and personally. You will meet directly with Attorney Tim Ingram, Sr. and Attorney Tim Ingram, Jr., and our whole staff will be familiarized with your Dog Bite or Animal Accident. If you have been wrongfully injured in an attack of an animal, you may be able to be compensated for your injuries. Call our office today at 727-723-9800 to go over the facts of your accident.
Legal Factors of Your Accident:
Insurance Coverage
After you’ve been injured in Dog Bite or Animal Attack Accident, we, as your personal injury legal representative, are able to investigate and determine what insurance coverage is available to you.
Injuries and Medical Treatment
If you or a loved one have been injured in a Dog Bite Case, your biggest and most primary concern is how you are going to treat the injuries that you have sustained in the accident. If you have been injured in a Dog Bite Case, it is important for you to seek immediate medical care and treatment to assess your injuries. Often times, Dog Bite Accidents or Animal Attack injuries can be very acute and cause open wounds, cuts, abrasions, or bleeding injuries. It is important that you document these injuries and take photographs immediately after the accident. Although your outer abrasions and wounds may heal, your internal and structural injuries may be persistent and often times permanent.
Some injuries can be life changing and often-times may alter the way you live your day-to-day life. It may affect how you do daily activities and the level at which you do them. You may not be capable of performing tasks or hobbies that you were once able to participate in. A Dog Bite Case and the injuries sustained can truly be life-changing. You need to seek treatment for these injuries and treat them seriously.
It is our job to handle the legal aspects of your accident, so you can focus your attention on your medical care and treatment, and the road to recovery.