These dog bites never should happen, not if people were obeying the law. Virtually every city in America has leash laws requiring dogs to be properly restrained. That means they should be inside a house, inside a fenced yard, or on a leash at all times. They should not be free to run anywhere they want, including a front yard or driveway.
Some dog owners choose to ignore or are ignorant of such laws, and they let their dogs run loose around their property. “He won’t bite,” they may say, but there’s always a first time, and the law is the law. Besides, why risk being fined for failing to restrain a dog or even facing a dog bite lawsuit if your dog bites a passer-by? The law is on the side of the victim, and when the victim also has a dog bite lawyer like Jim Adler, the Texas Hammer®, on their side, irresponsible dog owners don’t stand a chance.
In fact, dog bite laws are getting tougher. Dog owners whose animals attack people even can be sent to prison for some offenses. In Harris County, two people were charged in January 2014 after two pit bulls attacked and killed a homeless woman. Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson said at that time that dog attacks causing serious bodily injury or death will not be tolerated. Instead, such dogs’ owners “will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” Those charged in a dog attack lawsuit could face two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
“Many people believe their dog is a loving member of their family and will not bite, but given the right situation, most dogs can attack,” Anderson said. “You must be a responsible pet owner.”
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