Dog owners are typically responsible for making sure their pet does not injure someone else. If you were bit by another person’s dog, you may be able to file a claim or a lawsuit against the person responsible for the dog. You may receive compensation to pay for the losses you sustained because of the incident.
If a dog has caused you or a loved one harm, our Port St. Lucie dog bite lawyer can fight for compensation from the negligent owner for your injuries and suffering. Our team will review all the details of your case to help you recover fair compensation.
How Our Dog Bite Lawyer in Port St. Lucie, FL Will Build Your Case
You should take all the time you need to recover after a dog bite accident. You can leave the legal process to us. When our Port St. Lucie personal injury attorney handles your case, they will:
- Investigate the dog bite incident
- Gather evidence pertaining to the bite
- Submit all your paperwork by the state-mandated deadline
- Determine the value of your case that reflects all the damages you have suffered
- Negotiate with insurers for maximum compensation and ensure no party is acting in bad faith
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary to obtain a fair compensation
- Keep you updated throughout the process
While victims may think obtaining compensation is straightforward, this isn’t always true. Liable insurers and culpable owners may attempt to undermine your injuries and use other ways to diminish their liability in causing you harm. Our dog bite attorneys will relentlessly fight to secure the fair compensation your case deserves.
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(855) 529-0269Our Port St. Lucie Dog Bite Attorney Can Tell You Which Losses You Can Recover
Dog bites can cause victims to suffer significant injuries such as puncture wounds, fractures, eye injuries, head and neck injuries, face injuries, nerve damage, rabies, and scars.
Some of these injuries require invasive and extensive treatment. Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers is here to help you secure the full spectrum of compensable damages the dog bite incident has caused you.
The losses you have suffered are likely a combination of economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages aim to compensate victims for their out-of-pocket expenses. These include past and future:
- Rabies treatment and any reconstructive surgeries or prescription medications
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy expenses
Non-economic damages are your intangible losses. These damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- PTSD, depression, anxiety, or other psychological ailments
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
If you have lost a loved one from a dangerous dog attack, you can recuperate compensation for damages, such as funeral and burial costs, through a wrongful death lawsuit. Our lawyer will help you retain compensation for all the losses you suffered.
Chalik & Chalik Dog Bite Lawyer Near Me
(855) 529-0269Working With Our Firm on Your Dog Bite Case Is Affordable
You may be concerned about the cost of hiring a lawyer to work on your dog attack case. However, when you work with Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, you do not have to worry about the price. We work on a contingency-fee basis. You’ll owe us no upfront costs or fees when you hire one of our attorneys.
Instead, we will receive a percentage of your final settlement as our payment. You don’t have to pay us anything out-of-pocket. We don’t get paid until we win or settle your case.
Our team also offers free consultations. You can ask any questions when you call us and speak to a member of our team.
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How do Dog Bite Laws Work in Port St. Lucie?
In many dog bite cases, the dog’s owner may hold liability for the consequences of violent or aggressive acts performed by their dogs.
Florida Statutes § 767.04 details the stipulations surrounding the owner’s liability if their dog inflicts injuries on another person. A dog owner is typically liable for damages if the dog bites someone while that person is in a public place or lawfully on private property, including the owner’s property.
An exception to the owner’s liability is if the owner had prominently displayed on their property a sign with the words “Bad Dog,” which serves as a deterrent to anyone on the premise that the dog is bad and that it may attack. In cases where the bite victim is under six years old, the owner would be liable regardless of proper signage.
The owner would also be liable if they hung a “Bad Dog” sign but acted with negligence or did not stop the dog from attacking. Our dog bite injury attorney can use evidence to prove the owner’s negligence.
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(855) 529-0269You Have Limited Time to Pursue Legal Action
In Florida, personal injury lawsuits generally have a 4-year statute of limitations, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a). There could be exceptions to the statute of limitations depending on your case. Our firm will determine the filing deadlines you must follow.
If you file a lawsuit after the deadline expires, you may lose your right to secure compensation since the court may dismiss your case
Reach out to our team so we can begin building your case as soon as possible.
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If you or a loved one was hurt in an incident involving an aggressive dog, consider contacting our team right away. Economic recovery after a dog bite incident can be challenging due to deadlines, liable parties, and their insurers involved, who may not always have your best interest in mind.
Over a free, no-obligation case review, we will discuss your case, verify that you have legal grounds to pursue compensation, inform you of your legal rights, and explain the services we can dispatch to assist you.
Call us today to get started with your free consultation.
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