If you are the unfortunate victim of a dangerous dog attack, it can be a very difficult and extremely complex situation. No matter what the degree of injuries that result, what inevitably comes up in discussions is the following: is the dog’s breed to blame, or is the dog owner somehow negligent? There will be many different opinions. Many dog owners portray the dog as a completely misunderstood victim. This is an extremely common argument among Pit Bull dog owners in particular, who often claim that it’s not the dog, but the owner. Problematic owners who irresponsibly train their pit bulls to be overly aggressive are the real problem. Responsible ownership is the key.
Where does that argument really stand, though, in the case of a hideous dog mutilated by the “sweet” family pet, Pit? Inevitably, when one of these terrible cases hits the news, everyone mentions how nice the dog was, so sweet. A true family pet. But almost or maybe actually killed the innocent family member, or maybe a neighbor, just an innocent bystander. The truth is, statistics show that some breeds are instinctively more dangerous than others. Not only are some races more dangerous, some races are deadlier when they attack. Too often, the tragic story of a dog bite attack involves a breed like a pit bull. Not very often there is a fatal poodle or chihuahua attack.
Another proof that certain breeds are more prone to biting is not being able to get a homeowners insurance policy that covers certain breeds. Is it just a coincidence that landlords don’t rent to owners of known dangerous breeds? The owners have coined a catchphrase, “dog racism,” to bring out their side. Insurance companies know the statistics: They don’t want to pay money in a dog bite attack, so they simply don’t want to insure certain breeds of dogs.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a dog bite attack, you need a dog bite attorney to fight for your rights as a dog attack victim. Dog attacks are on the rise, often resulting in serious, life-long injuries or even death. If you or a family member has been bitten by a dog, get emergency medical treatment. The next thing to do is contact an experienced personal injury attorney who has handled previous dog bite cases.
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