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The Most Likely Breeds Of Dog To Attack You Or Your Family
Do you know what the most dangerous breeds of dog are? Even though the demeanor and aggression of a dog is largely related to how it is raised, treated, and trained, some dogs are simply genetically more dangerous than others. Also, some dogs, such as huskies or pit bulls, are simply larger, heavier, and stronger than most other breeds of dog, giving them the ability to maul, bite, and fatally harm larger humans.As the statistics illustrate a trend in dangerous and aggressive dog breeds, many states, counties, and cities are looking into breed-specific dog bans that would hopefully curb the number of serious injuries and deaths from dog attacks. However, opponents of these breed-specific bans argue that it is being unfair to the responsible owners and well-behaved dogs. Still other cities, counties and states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia are simply making owning dangerous dog breeds more difficult - pit bull lovers must buy dangerous dog insurance, pay the city or county a fee, and may be responsible if their dog attacks someone.
Whatever side of the issue you stand on, however, the facts stand that certain breeds of dog are more likely than others to attack humans and show aggression. Be sure to familiarize yourself with this list, so that you can prevent animal attacks from affect your life and your family in the future:
· Pit bulls
· Huskies
· German shepherds
· Doberman pinschers
· Alaskan malamutes
· Wolf hybrids
· Rottweilers
· Chow Chows
· Presa Canarios
· Boxers
· Terriers
If you or someone you love has been attacked by a dog, it is important that you speak with a specialized attorney regarding your dog bite case. Often times, the owner of the dog in question has been negligent and may be responsible for covering your medical expenses and any other damages that you may have incurred. Call us today to learn more information about your dog bite case.
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Several Injury Attorneys With Our Firm have been included among the "Best Lawyers in America" 2010 Edition (Lewis-Injury Law, Shapiro-Railroad Injury Law) and been Named As Virginia "Super Lawyers" For Personal Injury Law (Lewis, Shapiro - 2009 Ed.)(Less than 5% of Outstanding Lawyers are Chosen); also selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Lewis, Shapiro - 2009); named among the Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia by ATLA (Shapiro - 2009), and our law firm was the first Injury Law Firm in Virginia Invited to Join Primerus, a select group of Highly Ethical, Respected Law Firms .
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Our personal injury lawyers handle personal injury cases throughout the eastern USA, and work closely with lawyers in other states on signficant injury cases.
As to Virginia (VA), this includes: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Richmond (entire area), Petersburg, Roanoke/Salem, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, all areas of the Eastern Shore, including Accomack, Onancock, Chincoteauge, Wachapreague, and Cape Charles, Bloxom, Eastville, Exmore, Greenbackville, Machipongo, Mappsville, Melfa, Nassawadox, Onley, Tangier, Temperanceville, Wachapreague, and Wallops Island, Ashland, Big Stone Gap and any other city/ounty.
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