Category Archives: Dog Bite
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 »
Florida Ranks in Top 10 for Postal Worker Dog Bites
Letter carriers are important workers. They are the ones who ensure you get your mail every day. However, they encounter dangers that can prevent this from happening. One common issue they face on a daily basis is dog bites. Many dogs find postal workers to be threats to their owners, causing them to lash… Read More »
Florida Bill Proposes Dangerous Dog Registry
They say that dogs are man’s best friend, but that’s not always the case. Unfortunately, many dogs are mean. They may attack people out of nowhere. Many children and adults are injured and killed in dog attacks every year. Florida is cracking down on dangerous dogs and has even created a bill to do… Read More »
Child, Grandmother Injured in Dog Attack
Dogs are supposed to be man’s best friend, so you can imagine the horror and frustration of a dog attacking its owners. This was what recently happened in Florida, seriously injuring two people. The incident happened in Miami-Dade on January 31. A 3-year-old boy and his grandmother were attacked by their family dog in… Read More »
