Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are injured as a result of a dog bite or dog attack each year, many of which are children. Approximately 800,000 of those injured require medical treatment.

As an experienced dog bite liability attorney (lawyer), Domingo G Alvarez, III., provides the highest standard of legal representation for each and every client. We are committed to protecting the legal rights of dog bite and animal attack injury victims in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Polk County and West Central Florida communities.

A dog may attack for a variety of reasons. Many dog bite injuries occur when a dog is trying to defend or protect it's territory, establish dominance over his or her victim, is in a new, unfamiliar, or threatening environment, when disturbed while eating, sleeping, or coveting a toy or treat.

There are several factors that may increase the likelihood that a dog will bite or attack:

• A dog that is not altered is three times more likely to bite.

• A Dog may often attack when they are chained up or the victim of any form of mistreatment.

• Male dogs bite more often than females, especially those between the ages of one and five.

• All breeds of dog bite, although statistic show that Rottweilers and Pit Bulls perpetrate approximately half of all dog bite related fatalities.

Many dog bite and dog attack incidents may have been avoided if the owner had taken even the simplest of precautions, such as properly chaining their dog up, ensuring the dog collar was properly fitted so they could not slip out and attack, and not leaving their dog unattended and roaming freely.

If you are involved in a dog bite incident it is important to first establish if medical treatment in necessary. Gaining pertinent information about the dog, its owner, and any witnesses is also crucial. A dog bite victim may also want to report the incident to local police or animal control authorities. Contacting an experienced Winter Haven / Lakeland dog bite injury attorney (lawyer) is essential in order to fully understand your legal rights and options regarding a potential dog bite liability proceeding, and can help maximize and protect your interests in a dog bite case.

At The Alvarez Law Group we vigorously protect the rights of individuals injured as a result of a dog bite, animal attack or other type of personal injury due to the negligence or carelessness of others.

Winter Haven / Lakeland Attorney - Lawyer, providing professional Dog Bite Liability and Personal Injury legal services in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Polk County and West Central Florida.