Dog
Bite Lawyer Services
Each
year aggressive dogs bite over 500,000 people, killing
an average of twelve. The majority of dog bite victims
are children. Most dogs do not exhibit aggressive tendencies;
nevertheless, sufficient provocation may tempt even
the gentlest dog to bite.
If a dog bites you it is important to clean your wounds
. Additionally, you should seek medical attention and
advice regarding rabies treatment. If you are not familiar
with the dog or its owner, contact your local animal
control board and report the incident. Animal control
officers may be able to locate the dog and determine
its rabies vaccination status.
Several factors, including the dog's prior behavior,
the use of a "Bad Dog" warning sign, whether
the dog was provoked, and the law of the particular
city or county where the bite occurred, will be important
in determining the dog owner's legal liability. Some
states impose liability only if the dog owner knew or
should have known that his dog is aggressive. In these
states, the first bite is said to be "free."
That is, since the dog has not bitten before, the owner
has no knowledge of the dog's tendency to do so. Other
states impose liability regardless of the owner's knowledge.
In these states simply owning a dog is sufficient for
legal liability.
See your doctor if you have been seriously injured by
a dog or other animal. In addition, it may be important
to contact an attorney who can help you protect your
legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be
time limits within which you must commence suit.
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Bite Overview information provided by InjuryBoard.com
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