Attacks by dogs more common
May 14, 2012
Dozens of times a day in every state, dog attacks are becoming more common, according to Click2Houston.com.
Statistics from the American Humane Association (AHA) show that of 4.7 million dog bites in the U.S. every year, 800,000 of those require medical attention. The U.S. insurance industry pays out $1 billion each year in dog bite claims.
Some local governments have gone as far as banning specific breeds that are thought to be particularly dangerous, but the AHA says that at least 25 different breeds have been involved in dog attack deaths. Thus non-breed specific laws are being adopted by some communities.
In one neighborhood, a dog has attacked three different postal carriers in the last two years. In a rare action, the U.S. post office suspended mail service in that neighborhood.
Dog bite/attack victims have rights, and most states make dog owners liable for their dogs.
Unfortunately, many dog attacks go unreported and uncompensated, so it is a good idea for the victim to contact Florida dog bite attorney.
“In most cases, an insurance adjuster will offer a victim who has no legal representation only 20 percent of what would be offered if that victim has a lawyer,” the article tells us.
Have you or someone you know been injured in a Florida dog bite or attack? The Miami personal injury lawyers at Steinger, Iscoe & Greene may be able to help.
