Dog Attacks

Dog owners never expect their beloved pets to bite or attack another person. Sadly, though, almost 4 million people in the United States suffer from dog bites each year. While a large number of these bites are relatively minor, some people, especially young children, suffer from serious injuries from dog attacks. It is important not only for dog owners to seek proper training for their pets, but also for others to understand the risks of dog attacks and how to avoid them.

Why Attacks Occur

Certain behaviors by humans may cause a dog to bite a human, including:

• Handling a dog’s food or water
• Approaching a dog that is injured, sick, or scared
• Intruding on a dog’s territory
• Intervening in dog fights
• Threatening body language, such as direct staring at eye level
• Running away from a dog

Even if a person has no intention to intimidate a dog, a dog may still perceive a threat and attack. This is especially true for young children, who may not understand how a dog will react to roughhousing, touching its food, or staring at it in the eyes. Additionally, people who are unfamiliar with or scared of dogs run the risk of inadvertently scaring or threatening it.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been a victim of a dog attack, the Coral Springs dog bite attorneys at the Law Office of Eric G. Canter, P.A. can help. To learn more about your rights and legal options, contact our offices today by calling 866-529-0022.