{"id":2707,"date":"2026-11-01T16:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T21:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T16:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T21:10:13","slug":"florida-dog-bite-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Dog Bite Law: Who Is Liable and What Victims Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>body.single .block-fact{display:none!important}<\/style>\n<p><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> In Florida, a dog owner is generally liable for damages when their dog bites someone who is in a public place or lawfully on private property, including the owner\u2019s property. Under Florida Statutes \u00a7 767.04, this applies regardless of whether the dog was ever aggressive before or whether the owner knew it was dangerous. The owner\u2019s liability can be reduced if the victim\u2019s own negligence contributed to the bite, and a clearly displayed \u201cBad Dog\u201d sign can be a defense in some cases, but not when the victim is under six years old.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Strict_liability_under_%C2%A7_76704\" >Strict liability under \u00a7 767.04<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#The_%E2%80%9CBad_Dog%E2%80%9D_sign_defense\" >The \u201cBad Dog\u201d sign defense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#When_the_victims_actions_matter\" >When the victim\u2019s actions matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Who_else_can_be_responsible\" >Who else can be responsible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Dangerous_dog_rules\" >Dangerous dog rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#What_to_do_after_a_dog_bite\" >What to do after a dog bite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#What_compensation_can_include\" >What compensation can include<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Is_Florida_a_strict_liability_state_for_dog_bites\" >Is Florida a strict liability state for dog bites?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Does_a_%E2%80%9CBad_Dog%E2%80%9D_sign_protect_the_owner_in_Florida\" >Does a \u201cBad Dog\u201d sign protect the owner in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#How_long_do_I_have_to_file_a_dog_bite_claim_in_Florida\" >How long do I have to file a dog bite claim in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Will_homeowners_insurance_pay_for_a_dog_bite\" >Will homeowners insurance pay for a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Talk_with_Fiol_Morros\" >Talk with Fiol &amp; Morros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span>Key takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Florida applies strict liability to dog bites: no \u201cone free bite.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The victim must be in a public place or lawfully on private property.<\/li>\n<li>A prominent \u201cBad Dog\u201d sign can limit liability, except for children under six or when the owner\u2019s negligence caused the bite.<\/li>\n<li>The victim\u2019s own negligence can reduce damages under comparative fault.<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners or renters insurance often covers dog bite claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"margin:24px 0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dog-walking-on-leash.jpg\" alt=\"A dog on a leash running beside a bicycle\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:He_loves_to_trot.jpg\">megan ann from austin. texas.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strict_liability_under_%C2%A7_76704\"><\/span>Strict liability under \u00a7 767.04<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many states protect owners until a dog has shown it is dangerous. Florida does not. Section 767.04 makes the owner liable for damages suffered by a person bitten while in a public place or lawfully in or on a private place, including the owner\u2019s property, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner\u2019s knowledge of it. A person is lawfully on property when they are there to perform a duty, such as a mail carrier, or when invited by the owner.<\/p>\n<p>Section 767.01 separately makes owners liable for damage their dogs do to people or animals, which can cover injuries that are not bites, such as being knocked down.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CBad_Dog%E2%80%9D_sign_defense\"><\/span>The \u201cBad Dog\u201d sign defense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Florida gives owners one important defense. If the owner had a sign displayed prominently on the property, easily readable and including the words \u201cBad Dog,\u201d the owner is generally not liable for a bite on that property. The defense does not apply if the victim is under six years old, or if the bite was caused by the owner\u2019s negligent act or omission, such as leaving a gate open.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_the_victims_actions_matter\"><\/span>When the victim\u2019s actions matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Section 767.04 says the owner\u2019s liability is reduced by any percentage of fault attributed to the victim. Examples insurers raise include provoking or teasing the dog, ignoring warnings, or reaching over a fence. Florida\u2019s general comparative fault statute, \u00a7 768.81, also bars recovery when a plaintiff in a negligence claim is more than 50% at fault, and insurers may argue it applies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_else_can_be_responsible\"><\/span>Who else can be responsible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Landlords<\/strong> may be liable in some situations, for example when they knew of a dangerous dog and had control over the premises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dog sitters, groomers or businesses<\/strong> caring for the dog may share responsibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parents<\/strong> of a minor who owns the dog may be involved in the claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dangerous_dog_rules\"><\/span>Dangerous dog rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Florida also has a dangerous dog process under \u00a7\u00a7 767.11\u2013767.13, run by local animal control. A dog that severely injures a person can be classified as dangerous, and further attacks carry criminal penalties. In Hillsborough County, report bites to Pet Resources or animal services, and seek medical care because Florida requires bites to be reported for rabies observation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_after_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>What to do after a dog bite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Get medical care. Dog bites carry a real risk of infection, and the CDC notes that children are bitten most often.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the dog and owner, and ask for proof of rabies vaccination.<\/li>\n<li>Report the bite to animal control.<\/li>\n<li>Photograph the wounds over time, the location, and any fence, gate or sign.<\/li>\n<li>Get names of witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>Do not give a recorded statement to the owner\u2019s insurer before getting advice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_compensation_can_include\"><\/span>What compensation can include<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medical bills, future care such as scar revision, lost wages, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, and emotional harm. Unlike car accidents, dog bite claims are not limited by Florida\u2019s no-fault threshold. To understand value, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/how-much-is-my-personal-injury-case-worth\/\">how much a personal injury case is worth<\/a>, or visit our <a href='https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/tampa-dog-bite-lawyer\/'>Tampa dog bite lawyer<\/a> page and our article on <a href='https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/how-dog-bite-attorneys-can-help-you-after-a-dog-attack\/'>how dog bite attorneys help after an attack<\/a>. Most of these claims must be filed within two years under \u00a7 95.11.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Florida_a_strict_liability_state_for_dog_bites\"><\/span>Is Florida a strict liability state for dog bites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Under Florida Statutes \u00a7 767.04, a dog owner is generally liable for bites to people in a public place or lawfully on private property, even if the dog was never aggressive before.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_%E2%80%9CBad_Dog%E2%80%9D_sign_protect_the_owner_in_Florida\"><\/span>Does a \u201cBad Dog\u201d sign protect the owner in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It can, if it is prominently displayed and easily readable. It does not protect the owner when the victim is under six years old or when the owner\u2019s negligence caused the bite.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_I_have_to_file_a_dog_bite_claim_in_Florida\"><\/span>How long do I have to file a dog bite claim in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most dog bite claims are subject to the two-year deadline for negligence actions in Florida Statutes \u00a7 95.11 for incidents after March 24, 2023. Check early, because some claims differ.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_homeowners_insurance_pay_for_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Will homeowners insurance pay for a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Often, yes. Many homeowners and renters policies cover dog bite liability, although some exclude certain breeds or dogs with a bite history.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_with_Fiol_Morros\"><\/span>Talk with Fiol &amp; Morros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you or your child was bitten by a dog in Tampa or anywhere in Florida, we can explain your options at no cost. Call Fiol &amp; Morros Law Group at <a href=\"tel:+18132236773\">(813) 223-6773<\/a> or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> for a free consultation. The office is at 1515 N Marion St, Tampa, FL 33602.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Laws\/Statutes\/2024\/767.04\">Florida Statutes \u00a7 767.04 (dog owner\u2019s liability)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Laws\/Statutes\/2024\/767.01\">Florida Statutes \u00a7 767.01 (dog owner\u2019s liability for damages)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Laws\/Statutes\/2024\/768.81\">Florida Statutes \u00a7 768.81 (comparative fault)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Laws\/Statutes\/2024\/95.11\">Florida Statutes \u00a7 95.11 (limitations periods)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-pets\/about\/dog-bites.html\">CDC: Preventing dog bites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This article is general educational information, not legal advice. Insurance policies and case facts differ, and no outcome is guaranteed. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.fiolinjurylaw.com\/en\/blog\/florida-dog-bite-law\/#faq\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Florida a strict liability state for dog bites?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Under Florida Statutes \u00a7 767.04, a dog owner is generally liable for bites to people in a public place or lawfully on private property, even if the dog was never aggressive before.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does a \u201cBad Dog\u201d sign protect the owner in Florida?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It can, if it is prominently displayed and easily readable. 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