Category Archives: Dog Bite
3-Year-Old Attacked by Dog on Marco Island
Dogs are not always man’s best friend. Even service dogs, who are trained to help people, can attack others. This recently happened in Florida. A 3-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was bitten by a dog at their family’s restaurant on Marco Island. On the afternoon of November 2, Marco Island police officers responded… Read More »
4 Dogs Possibly Involved in Fatal Mauling of Florida Woman
Dog attacks are common in Florida, which is actually one of the top states for such incidents. A dog attack happened in Miami Gardens several months ago and police are still investigating, piecing together clues and trying to determine which dogs were involved in the fatal mauling. Authorities in Miami Gardens have released photographs… Read More »
Toddler Mauled by Rottweiler in Florida Home
Unfortunately, dog attacks are common in Florida. Young children are often victims of these incidents. In August, a 2-year-old girl was allegedly mauled by a dog in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to 911 calls regarding a dog bite at a home near 1700 SW 24th Street. The young girl suffered numerous… Read More »
Dangerous Dogs Bill Now in Effect in Florida
The U.S. Postal Service sees its share of dog attacks. In 2024, mail carriers across the United States were involved in more than 6,000 dog-related incidents. Many of these dog bites occurred in Florida. The top cities were: Miami: 17 Petersburg: 15 Jacksonville: 10 Tampa: 9 Pensacola: 8 Orlando: 7 Hialeah: 6 Clearwater: 5… Read More »
Boy’s Family Suing Sheriff’s Office After Dog Attack
A dog attack can cause serious injuries to a person, even to a teen boy. Some police officers overuse their power. They abuse the use of their K-9 units and use them to attack others. This happened in May 2023. A deputy from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office allegedly allowed a K-9 to attack… Read More »
2 Children Injured in Dog Attack
The family dog is not always man’s best friend. Sometimes dogs attack children and other household members. These attacks can result in serious injuries. Two children from Lauderhill were hospitalized after they were bitten by the family dog on the morning of April 1. Police received a call and arrived at the home, located… Read More »
Proposed Bill Would Require $100,000 in Liability Coverage for Dangerous Dogs
Dog owners often underestimate just how dangerous their dogs can be. The adage “man’s best friend” sounds great, but it doesn’t apply to every dog. While many are friendly, some are not. These dogs have attacked people, seriously injuring or even killing them. Florida lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require owners of… Read More »
Sheriff’s Deputy Bitten by Great Dane
A dog bite can be life-threatening, especially when a person is bitten on the face. This is what recently happened to a sheriff’s deputy in Florida. He was bitten on the face by a Great Dane when responding to a complaint. The incident happened on the morning of February 25. He was at a… Read More »
Florida Boy Mauled to Death by Dogs He Stopped to Pet
Many Florida residents own dogs, but they don’t always take the proper steps to fence them in. Allowing a dangerous dog to roam freely in an unfenced yard where it could escape and attack someone is an example of negligence. When owners know their dogs might bite, they have a duty to take reasonable… Read More »
Dog Bite Victim Dies, Family Files Wrongful Death Claim
Even though dogs are seen as friendly creatures, that’s not always the case. Dog attacks happen all the time and can range in severity from scratches to major wounds to scarring to death. A man who was attacked by a pit bull mix on February 4 has died. The Panama City Beach man was… Read More »
