Tips From a Personal Injury Lawyer
You love your dog, and your dog loves you. Your dog, though, is potential legal liability if you do not take the appropriate preventive measures to ensure safety for those around you. A personal injury lawyer sees many dog bite cases and knows the proper preventative measures that may be taken to reduce risk. At Robert J. DeBry and Associates, we’re here to take care of you before and after an accident.
Just the Facts
The following are facts about dog ownership from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
- Each year, over 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs.
- Among those bitten, over 800k required some form of medical treatment.
- Dog liability issues account for a third of homeowner liability claims.
Each of those facts points to the need for dog owners to take precautions to ensure their pet does not contribute to these statistics.
Fence in Your Dog
Your goal with any boundary fence should be to make it as difficult as possible for your dog to escape. A good idea is to buy a fence designed to keep dogs in and have it professionally installed. This way, your dog and others remain safe.
Post Warning Signs
Liability for a dog attack on your property is limited, but the last thing you want is to injure someone. Make sure you post a sign on your property, warning anyone coming onto the property that there is a dog on site.
Get the Right Homeowner’s Insurance
Hopefully, you will never need to use your homeowner’s insurance. That said, it is much better to have it and not use it than to lack it and someday need it. Get a policy you can afford that has as much liability coverage as possible.
Every personal injury lawyer understands the risks that dogs can present to their owner. That is why these tips are so vital. If you have a dog, follow this advice to make sure you and your pet are protected. If you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer, the team at Robert J. DeBry and Associates is here to take care of you.
Contact us today to learn more!