Dogs are the most popular pets in the world, however, they have the potential to attack. This means someone could be seriously injured and may require expensive medical care. This could result in injury and lost wages. In the worst cases, this could even lead to death. The question here is whether the owner knew that the dog was prone to attacking or not.
People commonly believe Pit bulls and Rottweilers are naturally aggressive, dangerous and something to be feared. However, Bristol University School of Veterinary Sciences conducted a study in 2014 that found breed does not predispose dogs to aggressive behavior. In fact, the school concluded the owners' behaviors were a much better indicator for predicting aggression in a dog.
In the U.S., the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents has been trending downward since the 1970s. Much of that reduction has traditionally been attributed to a combination of multiple factors. The government and insurance companies began running safety tests on cars and reporting the results to both the manufacturers and the public. Roadway design has become safer. Highway and interstate speed limits were implemented across the nation. Seatbelts were made standard.
It's not news that seniors across the Sun Belt have given up their cars in favor of golf carts. Because of their lower cost and environmental friendliness, however, it's no longer just senior citizens who love driving them -- they seem to be everywhere these days.
What leads to a dog bite? The answer to that question is not always straightforward. Sometimes it is simply the dog's demeanor. Other times, the animal is provoked - whether purposefully or not. Something as simple as an unfamiliar person near the house or yard can lead to an attack.
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