Dog Bite Injuries, Finding Insurance Coverage
The Florida is a strict liability state. By state law, a dog owner is strictly liable when their dog bites someone.
The Florida is a strict liability state. By state law, a dog owner is strictly liable when their dog bites someone. Other states have what is known as the one bite rule, which does not impose liability upon the dog owner until after they are aware the dog has bitten someone in the past. While Florida’s strict liability statute holds the dog owner responsible, finding adequate insurance coverage to compensate for the damages the animal caused may be more challenging.