People love their dogs. More than ever before, dogs of every conceivable breed, mix, shape and size have become a part of the American family. However, increased popularity of dogs has led to irresponsible breeding and over breeding, often resulting in unstable, aggressive dogs, sometimes with tragic results.

The Florida injury lawyers of the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik represent dog bite victims and the loved ones of victims of wrongful death in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas who have suffered injuries or died from dog bite attacks.

Even well-bred, good-natured dogs who are not properly trained, cared for, and restrained by their owners can act out against other pets and people. And recent news stories have exposed the cruel practices of dog-fighting rings, where dogs are deliberately bred and trained for dog fights and other illegal activities.

People who own dogs are responsible for their animals' behavior and are required by law to keep visitors as well as people passing by their property safe.

Serious and deadly dog bites and attacks occur all too frequently. Millions of dog bite incidents occur every year in this country, sending hundreds of thousands of people to the hospital. Dog bite wounds can cause serious infections and lifelong scars, and a full-on dog attack can kill a defenseless child or even an adult.

Dog Owner Liability

When an animal attacks viciously, there are many questions that arise, including...

• Why was the dog not on a leash or behind a fence?
• Has the dog had all the shots required by law?

Dog owners who fail to properly restrain their dogs -- or who have encouraged their dogs to behave violently or otherwise contributed to their dogs' aggressive behavior -- may be held liable if their dogs injure an innocent party. If you or a family member have been bitten or attacked by a dog, you may be legally entitled to monetary compensation if the law determines the dog owner to be at fault.

For more information, please see our Dog Bites FAQs.

If you or someone you love suffered a dog bite injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact The Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik for your complimentary consultation with an experienced dog bite injury attorney.