As the nation’s love of pets increases, dog bites have been an increasingly common source of injury to unsuspecting people. Bites often cause serious and permanent injuries and scars, especially in children. Approximately 800,000 people must seek medical attention from dog bites each year. In Florida and most other states, the dog owner is responsible for an injury whether or not the dog has exhibited dangerous tendencies before. It has been the privilege of this firm to represent many adults and the parents of children who have been seriously injured or disfigured from animal bites.