Animal Attack Statistics

Florida’s warm, damp climate is ideal for many potentially dangerous animals, including indigenous and exotic species, which are frequently kept as pets or in zoos. The result of this is a sizable number of unforeseen dangerous or even fatal interactions between animals and the expanding human population. 

The most common type of injuries includes blunt force and sharp laceration-type injuries, asphyxia, and drowning. However, the underlying cause of injury and death is often the result of human/animal interaction, human error, and the failure to appreciate the potential dangers associated with the behavior of non-domesticated species. 

If you or a loved one has been injured or even killed in an animal attack, seek medical care immediately, and then contact the experienced Florida injury lawyers at Searcy Denney for help. We’ll analyze your case, discuss your various options, help you decide the best option for you, and handle your claims for you.

Animal Attack Data

Although recent statistical data regarding animal attacks is sparse, an article from The Kathmandu Post in 2021 shows generally how dangerous close interactions with wild animals can be. According to the data compiled by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, more than three dozen people were killed in wildlife attacks in the past year in this region.

As per the Authority’s statistics, as many as 37 people were killed and 192 injured in animal attacks in the last year, April 13, 2020, to April 13, 2021. The authority works toward minimizing the risk of natural and human-made disasters.

Florida’s Ten Most Dangerous Animals

According to a 2019 article from florida today, there are some confirmed suspects along with a fair amount of surprises on their list of Florida’s most dangerous animals:

• Alligators
• Florida black bears
• Bull sharks
• Jellyfish
• Fire ants
• Rattlesnakes
• Ticks
• Feral hogs
• Mosquitoes
• Coyotes

The article goes on to mention dogs because dogs are the animals we are most likely to encounter on a regular basis. “Between 2005 and 2017, 29 people were killed by dogs in Florida. In July 2019, a Highlands County man was found dead with more than 100 dog bites after being mauled by a pack of dogs while attempting to take a shortcut home.”

Nationally, 4.7 million dog bites are reported each year and 800,000 of those bites required medical care. According to Canine Journal, chihuahuas are most often involved in dog bite incidents. However, public statistics indicate pit bulls are most often involved in fatal maulings.

Our Florida Injury Lawyers Can Help if You’ve Been Attacked By an Animal in Florida

After seeking immediate medical attention for your dog attack injuries, contact the Florida injury lawyers at Searcy Denney for help. We have experience with these types of accidents, offer a free consultation, and work on a contingency fee basis. Contact us today for help.