There is nothing more frightening than being attacked by an animal. Often, these attacks happen suddenly, catch us off guard, and knock us to the ground. If you are someone who was recently injured by an aggressive dog, you can turn to our Miami dog bite lawyer to fight for the compensation you require to heal. Contact Aigen Injury Law today to learn more about dog attacks and what our firm can do to assist you.
Dog Bite Victims Can Turn to Our Miami Law Firm for Help
Dog attacks frequently result in a wide array of serious injuries, including disfigurement, lacerations, broken bones, permanent scarring, and more. Dog attacks can significantly impact a person for years down the road, and if you’ve been injured in one, you need an experienced dog bite injury lawyer who truly cares about your future. Fortunately, you are in the right place. Aigen Injury Law is on your side.
Dog Bite Incidents in Miami
Dog attacks continue to cause serious harm across Miami. Recent incidents show these attacks happen without warning and leave victims with devastating injuries.
In October 2024, a big dog attacked a smaller dog in a Brickell coffee shop, causing the smaller dog’s owner to have to wrestle with the larger dog. In October 2025, authorities found a man dead in Liberty City, following a suspected dog attack.
These incidents happened in neighborhoods where people live, work, and spend time with their families. Attacks don’t just come from neglected or obviously dangerous animals. Many involve pets that seemed friendly until they suddenly displayed aggression.
What to Know About Florida’s Dog Bite Laws
When it comes to dog bite injury claims, Florida is a strict liability state. This means when a dog attacks a person, the victim does not need to prove that the dog had a propensity for violence. While some other states follow the “one-bite rule,” giving owners a pass the first time their dog hurts someone, Florida rejects that approach entirely. An owner faces liability from the very first incident.
Essentially, as long as a victim can prove that they were attacked by a dog while lawfully on private property or while on public property, they should have a valid claim.
There are some exceptions worth knowing. Property owners who post a clearly visible “Bad Dog” sign may face reduced liability when an adult gets bitten on their property. But this defense collapses when the victim is a child under six years old.
In addition, when the dog owner can prove that the victim was either trespassing or provoked the attack by antagonizing the dog, the victim may be ineligible to receive compensation.
Building Your Claim
As previously stated, to win a dog bite claim, you will have to prove that you were injured due to no fault of your own. Hiring a competent legal team can help you come up with the evidence you need to satisfy the burden of proof in your injury claim. Our firm can aid you in obtaining witness contact information, interviewing witnesses to see if they have any information about the dog’s history, obtaining veterinary records, and more.
We can also use pictures of your injuries, surveillance footage of the incident, medical documentation detailing the extent/cost of your injuries, and more to prove your personal injury claim. We are dedicated to obtaining a positive outcome on your behalf, and we are prepared to fight for the compensation you need, every step of the way. Don’t make the mistake of hiring just any attorney to fight for you, ensure you hire a competent Miami dog bite lawyer from Aigen Injury Law.
Common Injuries from Dog Attacks in Miami
A dog bite can cause far more damage than people realize. What looks like a surface wound might go deep into muscles, tendons, or nerves. Larger breeds bite with enough force to crush bone.
Miami attack victims frequently suffer:
- Deep puncture wounds that damage tissue beneath the skin
- Broken bones in the hands, wrists, or feet
- Fractures or head injuries from being knocked to the ground
- Severe infections requiring hospitalization or weeks of antibiotic treatment
- Facial scarring that demands multiple reconstructive surgeries, especially in children
- Nightmares, panic attacks, and lasting fear of dogs
Some problems show up months after the attack. Others never heal completely. Our Miami premises liability lawyers understand that reality. When we build a case, we look at your medical bills, the treatment you still need, the paychecks you’ve missed and will miss, and the full toll of the attack on your life.
What to Do After a Dog Bite in Miami
Your actions immediately following a dog attack can significantly impact both your health and your legal claim. Follow these steps:
- Clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Apply antiseptic if available. Even seemingly minor bites require immediate medical attention because infection risk runs high.
- Seek emergency care at one of Miami’s hospitals or urgent care facilities, such as:
- Jackson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
- Baptist Health South Miami Hospital ER
- Baptist Health Urgent Care in Brickell
- Baptist Health Urgent Care in Miami Beach
Emergency room doctors will assess your wounds, administer antibiotics or rabies treatment if needed, and create medical records that become crucial evidence for your claim.
- Document everything. Take clear photos of all injuries from multiple angles. Photograph torn clothing, the location where the attack occurred, and the dog itself if possible. Get contact information from the owner and anyone who witnessed the attack.
- Report the incident to authorities promptly. Miami-Dade Animal Services needs to know about every attack to track dangerous dogs and protect other residents.
- Contact Aigen Injury Law. We can track down additional evidence, handle all conversations with insurance adjusters, and build a solid claim on your behalf. The sooner you call, the sooner we can start protecting your rights and pushing for the full compensation you deserve.
Contact a Miami Dog Bite Lawyer
Dog bite victims throughout South Florida can feel confident in the legal services we at Aigen Injury Law provide to each of our clients. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation with our firm and to learn more about dog bite claims in Florida and how we can help you through the process ahead.