Dog Bite Lawyer in Bradenton

In Bradenton and throughout Florida, the legal principle of strict liability holds dog owners responsible for injuries caused by their dogs, regardless of the dog's previous behavior or the owner's knowledge of its aggression. In other words, if you're a victim of a dog bite, you don't need to prove the owner's negligence; they can be held liable as long as you were lawfully on the property when the bite occurred.

While you may have the right to sue, always keep in mind that the other party, usually the dog owner, has an equal right to defend themselves against your claims. That said, some common defenses in these types of cases include:

• The plaintiff provoked the dog.
• The plaintiff was trespassing when they got bit by the dog.
• The plaintiff assumed the risk of being bitten, which is just the legalese way of saying that you were aware of the risk but ignored it.

Yes, Florida's deadline for filing a dog bite lawsuit is four years from the incident date. Failing to do so may result in losing your right to seek compensation.

Florida law provides an exception where the dog owner won't be liable if they posted a sign warning others about the dangerous dog on their property. However, this exception won't apply if the victim is under the age of six.

Dog bite cases often involve a lot of technicalities you should not have to navigate without legal assistance. At Morgan and Morgan, you can count on our dog bite lawyers in Bradenton to fight for your right to compensation if you have a valid claim. All you need is a free case evaluation with a member of our legal team to determine if you have grounds to file a claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party. Fill out this form to get started.