Can a Child Recover Full Compensation After a Dog Bite in West Palm Beach, Even If They Provoked the Dog?

Can Child Recover Full Compensation After Dog Bite?

Possibly, yes. Florida courts generally consider a child’s age and maturity when evaluating provocation as a defense under § 767.04, F.S. Young children may not be held to the same standard of understanding as adults, and a dog owner’s provocation defense may carry less weight when the victim is a minor. Each case is evaluated individually, and an experienced West Palm Beach dog bite lawyer can assess how a child’s age and the specific circumstances may factor into your claim.

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