Dog Bite

Jacksonville Dog Bite Lawyers

Many people are seriously maimed and killed by dog attacks every year. If you or your child is attacked by a dog in Florida, our dog bite lawyers will help you file a lawsuit to receive the full compensation you deserve.

Florida's law of strict liability for dog bites states that, "The owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owners' knowledge of such viciousness."

Dog bites are very serious injuries and can result in permanent scaring, nerve damage, and lasting psychological trauma. In young victims especially, dog bite and mauling injuries often result in fears that can require years of counseling to overcome.

Aggressive Jacksonville Dog Bite Attorneys

To recover full compensation for medical expenses, counseling, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, pain and suffering, and emotional distress, contact our dog bite lawyers at the Law Offices of J. Scott Nooney & Associates as soon as possible. From our office in Jacksonville, Florida, we offer free initial consultations and take all dog bite injury cases on a contingency basis. This means our attorney fee is based on a percentage of any settlement we obtain for you, so there is no risk to you. If we cannot win a favorable verdict on your behalf, you owe us nothing.

No dog bite case is too small or insignificant. Contact the Law Offices of J. Scott Nooney & Associates immediately if you have been injured by a dog bite or mauling.

If you have any legal question about an animal attack, contact our Jacksonville dog bite lawyers today for a free initial consultation. Let us help make your bad situation better. We look forward to helping you resolve your legal matter.

Protecting Children from Dog Bites

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), children account for the majority of dog bite victims. While even the most docile animal may bite and predicting when and if a dog may attack is nearly impossible, there are certain preventive measures you can take to protect your children from dog bites. If you or a loved one has been bitten or attacked by a dog, contact an attorney at our office for more information about the possibilities for your case.

Preventing Dog Bites

There are some simple steps you can take to help protect your family from a dog bite. These include:

• Do not disturb or approach dogs that are sleeping, eating or nursing puppies
• Do not approach strange or unfamiliar dogs outside, tied up, in a car or anywhere else you may find them
• Always ask an owner's permission before petting his or her dog
• Do not chase, tease, run away from or yell at dogs
• Do not stare a strange dog in the eyes - this can be mistaken as a threat by the dog
• Always let a dog smell your hand before petting it
• Never leave babies or young children alone with dogs
• If you are approached by an unknown dog, do not yell or run, but stand very still and allow the dog to smell you
• If you see a dog behaving strangely, report it to your community's animal control or humane society immediately

By following these simple preventive measures we hope that you can prevent your child from the pain and trauma of an animal attack.

Our dog bite lawyers counsel clients in Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding communities of Orange Park, St. Augustine, Green Cove Springs, Callahan, Palatka, Fernandina Beach, Gainesville, and Lake City.