An increase in dog attacks is leaving Tampa Bay residents and mail carriers concerned. Since October 2020, postal workers have been attacked by animals at an increasing rate. According to United States Postal Service statistics, there have been 6,000 such attacks reported nationwide. Thirteen workers have been attacked by dogs in St. Pete alone. Nick Ehas, a mail carrier for … [Read more...]
Florida’s Premises Liability Laws: What You Need to Know
Traducir al Español More often than you might think, a person is injured on someone else’s property. Whether it’s a neighbor’s house, a shopping mall or a grocery store, injuries like falls, assault, or worse can take place anywhere. If you or a loved one do suffer an injury on another individual’s property, you may be able to receive compensation for the damages … [Read more...]
U.S. Dog Bite Statistics by Breed
In 2016, 31 reported fatalities were caused by dog bites, and many more are injured due to dog bites every year. Out of these victims, the majority are children due to their vulnerability and size. Though each dog is an individual with a unique temperament, there are a few breeds that tend to cause the majority of serious dog bite cases in Florida and nationwide. Pit Bull … [Read more...]
Florida Dog Bite Statistics
Dogs provide their owners with comfort, love and companionship; however, sometimes these animals can bite, causing serious injuries or even death. While we love our dogs like family, they are still animals at the end of the day and an owner is held responsible if their dogs act aggressively and injures another person. Failing to restrain a dog or take reasonable precautions to … [Read more...]