In Florida, if someone’s dog bites a person in a public place, they’re going to be liable for damages. Even if the dog bite takes place on private property, if the victim had a right to be there, they can sue for damages. dog bite liable for damages Unlike other states, whether or not the dog’s owner knows their dog is vicious, they can still be held responsible. This means that, even if they had no reason to think their dog would attack you, they’ll still have to pay your medical bills and other damages. There is one exception to this rule. If someone has a sign on their property warning people that they have a “bad dog”, they may be off the hook. So, if you sell door to door windows and someone has a sign warning of a dangerous dog, be careful. They may not have to pay for any medical bills that result from a dog bite.