Tampa Dog Bite Lawyer

Standing by Your Side After an Animal Attack

According to the Florida Department of Health, over 600 Floridians are hospitalized every year due to dog-bite related injuries. Over 85% of these bites involved dogs that were previously unknown to the victim. These bites result in massive hospital bills, injuries, infections, and emotional trauma.

When you have been harmed by someone’s dog, you should not be responsible for financing your treatment and well-being. Jerry Jaramillo & Associates P.A. can take your case, gather necessary evidence, and hold negligent dog owners accountable for their pet’s actions. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients suffering from traumatic dog bites and related injuries.

When a Dog Owner is Responsible

According to Florida Dog Bite Statute, a dog owner is liable when a dog has aggressively bitten another person, even if the pet had previously not acted aggressively toward strangers. Working with an attorney can help discover the amount of responsibility the dog owner has towards the injured and fight to recover compensation accordingly.

Defenses to a dog bite include asserting that the bitten victim was trespassing on private property and unlawfully in the place where they were bitten or that the victim was being negligent in their handling of the animal. Our firm is experienced in filing insurance claims and suing on the behalf of injured victims when the cards seem stacked against them.

Access to the Resources You Need

Many dog bite victims are children that suffer from physical wounds and emotional trauma. The recovery from these injuries can be intensive. Our firm can hold dog owners accountable to allow yourself and your child to recover without financial stress. We understand what you are up against and have dedicated ourselves to fighting on your behalf.