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The Law Offices of Henry Gare has handled hundreds of cases involving all breeds including Pit Bull attacks, Rottweiler attacks, German Shepherd and Chow dog bites in Jacksonville.

It is not necessary for a victim in Florida to prove that the dog was known to be vicious or had a propensity to bite. All that must be proved is that a defendant owned a dog. That the dog bit the victim and that the victim was lawfully where they should have been.

The most important aspect in dealing with a dog attack or bite is to gather as much evidence as possible. This includes identifying the dog’s owners, taking a photograph of the dog, writing down any eyewitness names and phone numbers, and immediately calling the police and Animal Control.

To learn how you or a loved one can recover damages for injuries suffered at the hands of a drunk driver contact the Law Offices of Henry E. Gare, a Jacksonville law firm that has represented victims of drunk drivers for over 15 years.

Drunk driving is a leading cause of auto accidents in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. If you have been a victim of a drunk driver you may obtain compensation in the form of punitive damages in addition to damages for medical bills, pain, and suffering, loss of future earning capacity, and lost past and future wages.

If you or a family member have been injured or killed because of the negligence of a drunk driver you should contact us immediately so that our firm can perform a thorough investigation of the accident. We consult with a variety of experts including accident reconstructionists, toxicologists, and doctors to develop the strongest case possible.

• Inadequate or no driver training.
• Truck drivers overscheduled by trucking companies resulting in speeding or inadequate rest periods.
• Commercial drivers allowed to drive even with a record of traffic violations and accidents.

• Driving while drowsy or suffering fatigue, under the influence of prescription or illegal drugs, or while intoxicated.
• Negligent maintenance of significant safety components of tractor-trailer such as tires and brakes.
• Load exceeds a truck’s weight limit or is balanced incorrectly.

The Jacksonville, Florida-based Law Offices of Henry E. Gare can help you answer any questions with regard to your wrongful death claim, no matter where in Florida the death occurred. As a survivor of a loved one you may be able to file a wrongful death claim and recover the following damages:

• Loss of love, companionship, comfort, and moral support of the family member.
• The value of their household services the decedent would have provided.
• The value of the financial support which the survivor would have received from the decedent but for their death.