Last year in Jacksonville and North Florida there were thousands of adults and children
attacked or bitten by dogs. The Law Offices of Henry E. Gare represent children
and adults who have been bitten and attacked by dogs in our city. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention report that, nationwide, there are approximately
4.7 million dog bites annually and that more than 850,000 dog bites of these required
medical attention.

The Law Offices of Henry Gare has handled hundreds of cases involving all breeds
including Pit Bull attacks, Rottweiler attacks, German Shepherd and Chow dog bites
in Jacksonville.

It is not necessary for a victim in Florida to prove that the dog was known to be
vicious or had a propensity to bite. All that must be proved is that a defendant
owned a dog. That the dog bit the victim and that the victim was lawfully where
they should have been.

The most important aspect in dealing with a dog attack or bite is to gather as much
evidence as possible. This includes identifying the dog’s owners, taking a photograph
of the dog, writing down any eyewitness names and phone numbers and immediately
calling the police and Animal Control.

If you or a member of your family has been a victim of a dog bite or animal attack
contact the Jacksonville Law Offices of Henry
E. Gare online or call (904) 387-6101. All consultations are free and confidential.