Causes of Dog Bites
Dog bites can take place regardless of the owner’s behavior or their environment, although they may result from negligent owners. According to the National Canine Research Council, around 81% of bites from dogs do not require any medical attention, but injuries, at times, can be serious or even fatal. Although some people may point to particularly aggressive dog breeds, owner negligence or the lack of proper socialization and training are more prevalent indicators of a dog bite risk than their breed. In fact, dog bite fatalities were associated with more than 30 different breeds and types of dogs, including the most popular family dogs, such as Labradors. Call our dog bite injury attorneys in Wyoming at 307-527-7891 now if you or a loved one have been bitten.
Dog bites can happen for a variety of reasons, such as the dog feeling threatened, reacting to a stressful situation, being startled, or a lack of proper socialization or training. Dogs that have not been spayed or neutered may be more likely to react in an aggressive manner.
Strict Liability in Personal Injury
Most U.S. states hold dog owners financially responsible if their pet bites someone, even if the owner wasn’t negligent or didn’t know the dog could be dangerous. These laws are often referred to as strict liability statutes because the dog bite victim does not have to prove the owner knew their animal was dangerous. However, some states allow exceptions to this liability if the victim was trespassing or provoked the dog. Burg Simpson’s Wyoming dog bite injury attorneys can help you navigate these laws and build your case.
Contact a Dog Bite Lawyer at Burg Simpson
Every dog bite case has its own set of unique circumstances, so each one needs to be carefully reviewed. Was the victim on public or private property? Where was the animal? Was their presence on that property lawful? Where was the owner at? Did the victim do anything to provoke the dog? How serious is the injury? Was the dog working? Our dog bite injury attorneys in Wyoming can help you answer these questions and build your case.
While it may seem relatively straightforward, changes to the law and the details of the circumstances surrounding the dog bite incident can make the event significantly more complicated than you may think. If you or a loved one have been bitten by a dog, you need to speak with one of our experienced Wyoming dog bite injury attorneys.
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