Category Archives: Dog Bite

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 »

2 Dogs Owned by Councilwoman Attack Child, Dog
Everyone is responsible for the behavior of their dogs. Even local celebrities who work in politics need to ensure their dogs are under control and do not harm others. A Florida city councilwoman is under scrutiny after her two dogs recently attacked a child and another dog. The dog bite happened on December 7… Read More »

Man Injured, Yorkie Killed in Pit Bull Attack
Pit bull attacks seem to be more and more common. These vicious dogs are attacking not only humans but also other dogs that are much smaller, causing heartbreak for these beloved owners of these innocent victims. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. A Yorkie was killed in a pit bull attack, leaving… Read More »

Florida Couple Mauled by Pit Bull Rescue Dog
Mother’s Day is a time for celebration, not a visit to the hospital. Unfortunately, a couple from New Smyrna had to be rushed to the hospital for surgeries on May 12 after being brutally attacked by their rescue dog, a Pit Bull that they had only had for about six weeks. This was the… Read More »