Phoenix Dog Bite Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Breeds of Dogs That Bite
Dog breeds that bite have the physical ability to inflict harm and injure an innocent victim. All dog owners have a responsibility to control their pets and prevent dog attacks in Arizona. Some people subscribe to the theory of "dangerous dog breeds" in which some kinds of dogs are seen as inherently vicious while others are eminently loveable. The fact is that some types of dogs are overall more likely to be involved in dog bite incidents than others are. This has to do with the general temperament of the breed as well as how the dog was bred. For example, hunting characteristics or other special breed features, from a stronger jaw to a more aggressive disposition, lead to an increased risk of acting out against humans.
Assessing Danger Through Risk Valuations
One way to understand the increased risks with some dangerous breeds is through looking at insurance policies for homeowners. This will reveal that insurance companies have found a concretely higher risk for certain breeds, which they pass on to the policyholder. For example, the pit bull is a breed that is often in the newspapers for attacking people. Accordingly, the pit bull is a significant factor in homeowner's insurance rates. Other targeted breeds include Mastiffs, Dobermans and Rottweilers as well as other larger breeds. The fact that people often use some of these breeds for dog fighting does not help change their reputations as vicious, dangerous types of canines. Whether or not the dangers of the breed are obvious in any one instance, these kinds of generalizations are still part of a legal basis following a dog bite.
Call Arizona Dog Bite Lawyers
If you or someone in your family has experienced injury in a dog bite incident, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C., a firm that has been handling personal injury cases since 1996. To start building a great case for recovering all of the costs of your injury, call Breyer Law Offices now at 602-267-1280, 623-930-8064, 480-753-4534, 520-624-4228 or en Español at 602-222-8787. Get truly professional Phoenix dog bite injury lawyers working toward helping you to build a strong case against dog owners or other parties after an attack.
