Dog Bites Often Physically & Financially Challenging, Notes Trial Attorney
Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 10, 2013 -- Following the fatal mauling of a Texas woman by a dog, attorney Darren A. Miller of the law firm D. Miller & Associates, PLLC reminded dog owners of their obligation to keep dogs secured or on a leash.
According to a Daily Mail article of July 3, 2013 the 63-year-old victim was killed by a stray dog she and her husband had adopted. The large, mixed breed Rottweiler-Mastiff attacked the couple’s pet and then turned on the woman as she came to its aid. By the time help arrived she was dead with dog bites covering most of her body.
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the victim,” says Miller. “Tragedies like this refocus public attention on the need to ensure pet owners understand their role in keeping those around them safe.”
Miller notes that owners of aggressive dogs risk not only losing their pet, but also costs related to an injured party’s medical care. “Additionally, their homeowner’s insurance premiums might increase and they may face extensive and costly legal battles.”
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that more than 800,000 Americans seek medical treatment for dog bites each year. Many of these dog attacks could be prevented, according to the CDC, if adults and children were better educated on how to reduce chances of being bitten. The CDC does not support breed-specific laws but recommends owners obey leash laws and spay or neuter their pets—which may affect the animal’s aggression.
Some communities have enacted breed-specific dog laws regulating or even banning breeds that may be perceived as dangerous, notes Miller.
Written by Darren Miller
About D. Miller & Associates, PLLC
Founded in 2002 by attorney Darren Miller, D. Miller & Associates, PLLC is a national law firm based in Houston, Texas, with practice areas in personal injury, including dog bites, asbestos and mesothelioma, defective drugs and devices, business and criminal law.
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Andrea Pisha, Pharmaceutical Legal Asst, D. Miller & Associates, PLLC, http://dmillerlaw.com, (713) 779-3476 249, [email protected]
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