Miami Dog Bites Lawyer
There are over 5 million victims of dog bites each year within the United States, many of them young children. A dog bite can be very serious, as it can leave a person severely disfigured or result in other catastrophic injuries and in some instances even death. Many dog bite victims that do survive are often left scarred for the remaining years of their life - both mentally and physically.
When a person is attacked and bitten by a dog they have the legal right to ask for monetary compensation by filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Both the owner of a dog and the property owner can be held financially liable for any injuries and even death that are a direct result of the dog bite.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Claims
At the Law Offices of Jubin Jay Sharifi, P.A. we can help victims of dog bites by filing a claim, negotiating a settlement or litigating during a civil trial. We are very familiar with Florida laws and victims’ legal rights. We represent dog bite cases involving: head trauma, loss of limbs, brain damage, spinal injuries, back injuries, disfigurement, broken bones, bruises, lacerations and any other type of serious injury.
Monetary compensation for a dog bite may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care
- Loss of wages
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
Contact a Miami dog bite lawyer today if you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog bite.