Miramar Dog Bite Attorney

Expert Dog Bite Attorneys in Miramar

Miramar is one of the most family-oriented cities in Broward County, with dozens of planned residential communities offering an attractive suburban lifestyle. Communities like Sunset Lakes, Riviera Isles, Silver Shores, Miramar Gardens, Country Club Ranches, and Sunset Falls house thousands of families, many of which own one or more pets. This high concentration of dogs in dense residential areas results in a significant number of bite incidents each year.

Unlike Miami-Dade, Broward County — where Miramar is located — does not have a breed-specific ban like the pit bull prohibition. This means all dog breeds, including those considered more aggressive, are legal in Miramar. However, Florida's strict liability dog bite law (Florida Statutes Section 767.01) still fully applies, making the dog owner responsible for injuries caused by their pet regardless of breed or the animal's prior history.

Miramar's parks are frequent settings for dog bite incidents. Vizcaya Park, one of the city's largest parks, attracts hundreds of residents daily with its trails, playgrounds, and green spaces. Shirley Branca Park and the trails running along the city's canals are also popular with dog owners. Although Miramar ordinances require dogs to be leashed in all public areas, many owners ignore this rule, especially early in the morning and at dusk.

Dog bites on sidewalks in Miramar's residential neighborhoods are particularly common. Joggers, walkers, and cyclists using community sidewalks and trails are frequent victims. Children playing outdoors in neighborhoods are especially vulnerable, and bites on children frequently result in serious facial injuries requiring reconstructive surgery.

Common areas in Miramar's townhouse and condominium communities, including parking lots, hallways, pools, and barbecue areas, are also settings where bites occur. In these cases, both the dog owner and the homeowners association may bear liability if pet rules were not properly enforced.

If you or a family member was bitten by a dog in Miramar, contact Get Justice Miami today. Our bilingual team will fight for the compensation you deserve for your medical expenses, scarring, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.