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Anyone who has been the victim of a dog bite or attack knows that these incidents cause fear and emotional trauma in addition to medical damage. Many people who have been mauled report a crippling fear of all dogs for years after the incident occurred. In order to reduce the risk of dog attacks, pet owners must understand the responsibility they have to keep others safe from their animals.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog with a negligent owner, contact the St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., by calling 1-800-931-4369.
Every dog owner should make a realistic assessment of the aggression level of his or her pet. While any dog is capable of suddenly turning on a person, most dog maulings involve extremely aggressive animals that have often struck before.
Owners with aggressive animals should:
- Always keep their animal on a strong leash when walking
- Stay away from dog parks in which another dog or person will likely walk up to their animal
- If a dog has bitten before, keep it muzzled when around other dogs or humans
- Only let the dog outside unsupervised if the yard is completely secured
- Never set the dog unattended outside on a stake
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a dog with a negligent owner, contact the St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., by calling 1-800-931-4369 today.