Summer is just around the corner and we are not the only ones out and about enjoying the warming weather.. Our canine friends are also visiting parks, walking streets, and hanging outdoors with their owners. Even the most mild-mannered dogs can be aggravated enough to bite.
The Humane Society advises keeping a safe distance between yourself and the dog and keep an eye out for these nine behaviors:
- Tensed body
- Backing away
- Focused stare
- Stiff tail
- Flicking tongue or licking lips
- Eyes rolling so the whites are visible
- Furrowed brow
- Yawning
- Pulled back head and/or ears
If you are in a situation where you believe a dog might bite, never turn your back and run away. The dog’s instinct will be to chase you. If you have suffered a dog bite, notify the dog’s owner and dog warden immediately as well as seek medical care.
Connecticut dog bite law is a strict liability statute; meaning unless you are trespassing or are taunting/teasing the dog, the dog’s owner is liable for your injury. Call the Connecticut injury lawyers at our office to get immediate help handling your case.
