Dog Attacks
When you see a dog, you may want to go pet it or play with it. However, you need to be careful. While dogs may look cute and cuddly, poorly trained animals may seriously injure you. Worse yet, if it’s your dog that injures someone else, you are likely liable for that person’s injuries. Take care when you train your dog; it may save you quite a bit of money in the long run.
Unfortunately, not everyone trains their dogs well. If you or someone you know has been injured by a dog bite or attack, contact the Brooklyn dog bite lawyers of Parker Waichman, LLP at 1-888-244-2273.
Avoiding Attacks
Most people think of dogs biting when they attack, but in reality this is only one method of their potential attack. Many dogs have sharp claws, and many larger dogs are quite strong, which may enable them to damage your internal organs.
While some dogs look like they will attack you, some equally dangerous dogs look more innocent. Some telltale signs that you should leave a dog alone are:
- The dog growls or barks at you
- The dog cowers away from you
- The dog’s tail is tucked between its legs
- The dog is tied or chained up
- It is larger than you
Any time you encounter an unfamiliar dog, it is always important to ask the owner’s permission before petting it, as he or she will know the dog’s temperament. Unfortunately, some dogs may attack unprovoked, in which case you may be able to hold the dog’s owner accountable for your injuries.
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Even though they are widely considered to be “man’s best friend”, it is important to remember that dogs are animals and have natural instincts that are hard for humans to predict. Contact the Brooklyn dog attack attorneys of Parker Waichman, LLP at 1-888-244-2273 if you or your loved one has suffered a dog attack. You may be entitled to financial compensation.
