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FloridaDog Bites Lawyers in Polk County, Florida

Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.


Under Polk County, Florida common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.


In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.


Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.


Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Polk County, Florida might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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James L Bowman

James L Bowman
934 Van Dr
Auburndale, FL 33823
Licensed for 43 years, James L Bowman is a Workers Compensation and Medical Malpractice lawyer who attended Loyola University New Orleans C... read more >

Kevin Lee Balentine

Kevin Lee Balentine
Smith Feddeler & Smith P A
832 Florida Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33801
Licensed for 27 years, Kevin Lee Balentine is a Personal Injury and Employment Law lawyer... read more >

Harold Virgil Bennett III

Harold Virgil Bennett III
Office of State Attorney, 10th Judicial
255 N Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
Licensed for 23 years, Harold Virgil Bennett III is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Florida State University Col... read more >
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Nonprofit Legal Associations

American Association for Justice

The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.


Florida Justice Association

The FJA is a professional association that advocates for fair access to Florida's civil court system and works support and educate attorneys who protect the rights of plaintiffs seeking justice. Many of the top personal injury and civil trial lawyers in Polk County, Florida, belong to this respected non-profit organization.


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