2 Pit Bulls Attack Woman, Kill Puppy
A man was charged with a felony in Richmond, Texas after his dogs attacked a woman and killed her puppy. The man was indicted for failing to secure the dogs. The two dogs, pit bulls, were euthanized.
Pit bulls are generally classified as a dangerous dog breed with known vicious propensities. Dog bites resulting from breeds with dangerous propensities will likely result in the dog owner's liability, as courts often find the dog owner has seemingly taken on the possibility of a dangerous incident.
The pit bull classification means any pit bull terrier that is either Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or American Pit Bull Terrier dog or any mixed breed of those. There are other breeds of dogs that are also categorized as having vicious propensities such as German shepherds, wolf-dog hybrids and Dobermans.
Because some breed are known to be dangerous, some jurisdictions also have breed-specific regulations. These dog bite laws don't deal with the conduct of a dog, they simply regulate certain activities before any conduct may take place. An example of such could be a dog bite law that requires all Rottweilers to wear a muzzle in public.
Thus, a dog owner can be liable to both criminal and civil actions. Victims of dog bites have legal rights to recover from a dog attack, but the circumstances involved in the incident will dictate the amount of compensation as well as the time the victim has to file an action, meaning timely legal assistance is crucial to a case.
Dog bite attorneys can often times recover for medical bills, emotional trauma and lost wages for their clients.
If you are faced with a dog attack or dog bite claim, you need to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to voice your concerns. I am happy to discuss your case with you and answer any questions you may have. If requested, I will immediately and aggressively take action ion your behalf.
The call and consultation with my personal injury law firm are free. I can be reached 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). There is no fee unless we recover for your dog bite injuries.
If you don't want to call or you can't call, you can email me at john@pagecagle.com. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you through these trying times. You can also visit www.dogbiteclaim.com for more information.
