Dog Park Injuries
A common trend for many urban areas is the designation of open spaces for dog parks, dog-runs, and open areas for people to spend quality time with their pets outdoors. These spaces may be converted parks, empty lots, or other open areas that have been re-designed to accommodate pets and their owners. Although such common areas provide a great chance to let your pet enjoy some outdoor time, such spaces also carry a high risk of injury due to aggressive behavior and attacks.
Individuals who are injured in animal attacks may be eligible for compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more as a result of the attack. If you have been injured due to another person’s failure to properly restrain his or her animal or other negligent behavior, contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 1-800-242-2874.
Dog Park Etiquette
Common rules for the dog park often include:
- Only bring pets that are socially acclimated and able to handle public places
- Make sure your pet is responsive to basic behavioral commands
- Do not bring aggressive, anxious, or fearful dogs to the dog park
- Bring only healthy dogs to the dog park. Communicable diseases may be easily spread within the confines of a park.
- Keep your dog on a leash for a little while to allow it to become acclimated before releasing it, where allowed.
- If aggression starts to show in your animal, quickly restrain it and remove it from the park
Contact Us
For more information regarding animal attacks and personal injury claims, contact the Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 1-800-242-2874 to discuss your legal options.
