Dog owners and caretakers who allow their dogs to bite an innocent victim should be held accountable. After a bite incident, you may qualify for financial compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and all other bite-related damages. A West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer from GED Lawyers will evaluate your losses related to the dog bite and fight for a complete financial recovery.
GED Lawyers proudly serves clients in West Palm Beach, providing in-person representation that allows you to focus on your health. A dog bite lawyer serving West Palm Beach from our firm will handle every step of your personal injury claim or lawsuit, advocating for the money you deserve. Call GED Lawyers today for your free initial consultation.
A West Palm Beach Dog Bite Attorney from GED Lawyers Will Put Your Case First
The personal injury attorneys at GED Lawyers will invest their time and energy into your case. We know fair compensation is one of the surest ways for you to put your life back together after a dog bite attack, and we will fight hard to ensure you get that recovery.
Clients often choose their personal injury attorneys in West Palm Beach from GED Lawyers because:
- We have a history of winning: Personal injury law firms must stand on their record of results. It is no question, then, why victims of aggressive dogs choose GED Lawyers to lead their cases. Our firm has secured many large settlements and verdicts for our clients, including many seven-figure recoveries.
- Your satisfaction is our mission: We aim for our clients to be wholly satisfied with their attorney’s efforts. Expect to hear regularly from your West Palm Beach dog bite lawyer, to have the support of our entire staff, and to have your attorney’s direct phone number. We know what clients need, and we will deliver the client-focused legal service you deserve. Read what some of our past clients have said on our reviews page.
- We are always ready for trial: Your attorney will fight for a fair settlement, but they will also lay the groundwork for a trial. If we do not secure the settlement offer you deserve, your lawyer will fight for your financial compensation in court.
- We will take all necessary steps to prepare your case: Our firm takes the extra steps to prepare clients for their cases. We even have a mock courtroom to help our attorneys, witnesses, and clients prepare for trial.
When you hire a West Palm Beach dog bite injury attorney from GED Lawyers, you can focus on treating your wounds. Put your life back together while we handle every step of your insurance claim or lawsuit. Call GED Lawyers today for your free consultation.
We Will Seek a Financial Recovery for All of Your Dog Bite-Related Losses
Our goal is for a dog owner or other liable party to cover all your bite-related losses, including both economic and non-economic harm. The cost of your dog attack may include losses that are financial, physical, and emotional in nature. They may include:
Scarring and Disfigurement
Dog bites can cause scarring, including on the face and other sensitive areas of your body. If you require treatment for scarring and disfigurement, we will include the cost of surgery and other treatments in your personal injury claim.
Pain and Suffering
Recoverable forms of pain and suffering from a dog bite may include:
- The terror of experiencing an animal attack
- Physical pain
- Emotional distress
- Psychological harm
- Anxiety (including acute fear of dogs)
- Depression
- Lost quality of life
- Permanent disability
If you need exposure therapy, medications, counseling, or any other medical treatment for your pain and suffering, we will seek total financial coverage for the treatment.
Medical Bills
Because of the nature of dog bites, which include jagged or uneven tearing and the risk of saliva entering the wounds, you should always have a medical professional treat them rather than caring for them yourself. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dog bites pose a high risk of infection, such as Capnocytophaga, and often require emergency medical care. Medical bills related to your dog bite may stem from:
- Ambulance transport (which is often necessary in the case of serious dog bites)
- Emergency department care
- Wound care
- Skin grafts
- Administration of antibiotics
- Hospitalization
- Surgery (including cosmetic surgery)
- Follow-up doctor’s visits
Our legal team will work with your doctors to monitor your care, track your recovery, and argue for compensation that covers the cost of all bite-related medical care.
Lost Income and Other Professional Harm
If you miss any work because of your dog bite, we will ask for compensation that covers:
- Missed progress toward performance bonuses
- Lost opportunities to earn promotions
- Lost income (including the loss of your usual wages or salary)
- Lost benefits
- Diminished earning power
- Lost joy and fulfillment you get from working
Not earning your normal living can also impose great psychological stress, and we will account for the mental aspects of professional disruptions.
Our experienced lawyers will fight for a fair settlement or judgment covering all the economic and non-economic costs of your dog bite. Contact GED Lawyers today for more information.
Our Experienced Attorneys Will Manage Every Aspect of Your Dog Bite Accident Case in West Palm Beach
At GED Lawyers, our goal is to give you the space and time you need to heal your wounds and move forward from the emotional trauma of a dog bite. You won’t have to worry about your case, as we will oversee every detail of your bite claim or lawsuit.
Your dog bite attorney from GED Lawyers will:
- Establish which party or parties are responsible for your bite
- Gather evidence of liable parties’ negligence (such as witness accounts of how the bite occurred)
- Document your bite-related damages (with medical bills, photographs of injuries, diagnoses of bite-related injuries, and proof of your damages)
- Negotiate for a fair settlement with the liable party’s insurance company
- Take your case to court if necessary
When you hire GED Lawyers, your financial recovery is our responsibility. Our full-service representation will afford you the time necessary to focus on your health and psychological recovery.
Proving Negligence in West Palm Beach Dog Bite Cases
Under Florida’s dog bite law (Florida Statutes § 767.04), dog owners generally have strict liability for their animals’ aggressive behavior. This means you do not necessarily need to prove negligence to recover damages. However, a bite victim’s actions may affect how much compensation they can recover.
To ensure a negligent party is held responsible for their actions, our personal injury lawyers will perform a careful investigation. We may gather evidence such as:
- Witness statements
- Video footage, such as from security cameras or cellphones of bystanders
- Expert testimony, such as from dog handlers or an accident reconstructionist
- Police reports or reports from an officer in Palm Beach County’s Public Safety-Animal Care Division
Using this evidence, we will build a case that establishes the liability of the animal’s owner or caretaker.
Call GED Lawyers Today for a Free Consultation About Hiring a West Palm Beach Dog Bite Lawyer
Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years to file a dog bite lawsuit, so do not wait any longer to contact our firm for help. We are available around the clock and ready to speak with you.
Call GED Lawyers today for your free, no-obligation consultation. Let our West Palm Beach dog bite attorneys fight for the justice you deserve.
