An injury sustained by a dog bite can be a traumatic event resulting
in serious physical, emotional, and psychological problems. Many people are seriously hurt or killed each year as a result of vicious dog attacks. A dog bite will often result in permanent scarring, nerve damage and may pose significant risk of infection. If you have been the victim of a doge bite due to the carelessness or negligence of the dogs owner, the law firm Mittelberg & Nicosia will aggressively pursue the responsible party or parties.
Have you been injured and need a FLorida dog bite attorney? Contact a Florida dog bite attorney at Mittelberg & Nicosia today.
The facts regarding dog bite injuries illustrate the frequency and seriousness of these events:
- Every 40 seconds someone in the United States seeks medical attention for a dog bite related injury.
- It is estimated for every dog bite that is reported, three go unreported.
- Nationwide, as many as one million people annually require medical treatment for dog bites.
- More than 334,000 victims end up in the emergency room.
- More than 4.7 million people, or 2% of the U.S. population, are bitten by dogs each year.
- More than half of all the dog bite victims are children.
- National figures estimate that 60% of dog-bite attacks happen in the home, either by the family or a friend's dog.
We can help you fight for your rights and to make dog and animal owners accountable for the injuries caused by their animal. Many times there is psychological harm that lasts well beyond the physical injury. The law firm of Mittelberg & Nicosia can help you get the money you need for your injuries.
Have you been injured and need a FLorida dog bite attorney? Contact a Florida dog bite attorney at Mittelberg & Nicosia today.