Pet Attacks on Trick-or-Treaters: Dog Bite Liability on Halloween

Halloween is a high-energy night for pets as well as people. Strangers in costumes ringing the doorbell can confuse or frighten even the most well-behaved animals. Each year, dog bites and pet attacks spike on Halloween, putting trick-or-treaters—especially children—at risk of injury. If a dog or other pet injures a visitor, Florida law holds owners […]