Personal Injury Lawyers Place A Focus On Dog Attacks In Florida

August 31, 2016 – – Gross & Schuster P.A. of Milton, a firm of personal injury lawyers based in Milton, FL, is drawing attention to the legal services they provide to people who have suffered from dog attacks and bites. The law firm points out that every year, many people are injured when attacked by vicious dogs. In fact, everyday, some 1,000 people fall victim to this in this country. Furthermore it has been demonstrated that 86% of these attacks result in injuries, and that in 81% of the cases, the victim is a child. Medical attention is almost always required, which can be costly.

Terence Gross, co-founder of Gross & Schuster P.A. of Milton, says: “Dog bites are nothing short of devastating, both emotionally and physically. They are also complex legal situations in which the victim is often entitled to compensation because the dog owner is legally responsible for the behavior of the dog. If the dog owner has renter’s or homeowner’s insurance, then the medical bills will usually be covered, but the emotional impact and other losses are not considered. This is where we come in.”

Good legal professionals like those at Gross & Schuster are able to thoroughly investigate the dog and its history, which can be crucial to make a legal case successful. Oftentimes, it is found that the dog already had a history of being vicious, which may mean the owner could be negligent. In some cases, a dog attack does not cause an injury, which means it goes virtually unreported. However, the issue is whether the dog has attacked.

“Dogs can cause indirect injuries as well,” adds Terence Gross. “You can actually file a lawsuit even if you did not get bitten. For instance, you could have slipped or fallen over as you were trying to escape the dog. In these cases, dog owners often deny liability and insurance companies aren’t willing to compensate either. We are here to help in such a situation.”

The impact of dog bites can be very significant. Many people need continuous treatment, for instance, for plastic surgery to deal with scarring and disfigurement. Many also require lengthy therapy, all of which can be financially draining. Gross & Schuster P.A. is there to help people overcome these difficulties.

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Contact Gross & Schuster P.A. of Milton:

Terence Gross
(850) 434-3333
grossandschuster.milton@gmail.com
6480 US-90 Suite E. Milton, FL 32570

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