Some dog owners believe they cannot be liable if their dog attacks someone, unless it has attacked someone else before and therefore the animal is known to be dangerous. The Texas Supreme Court has recently made clear that this is not accurate.

The case involved a salesman who was making a delivery to the owner of three dogs. When the door opened, the dogs attacked the salesman, who was badly bitten. As the dogs were attacking the salesman, the owner did nothing to try to stop them.

The salesman sued, and the owner argued that because the dogs had never been vicious before she could not be liable for the injuries they caused. On appeal, the supreme court disagreed. It ruled that because the owner saw the dogs attack, she should have taken reasonable steps to try to call off the dogs or otherwise stop them from attacking the salesperson. Because the evidence showed that she did not do so, she could be liable.

Pet owners should be prepared not only to take reasonable steps to protect people from attacks by their pets, but also to take reasonable steps to stop such attacks should they begin.

Sadly, a Dallas motorcycle wreck is becoming more of a common occurrence. This year, there have already been 10 Dallas motorcycle wrecks, and four motorcycle deaths in Richardson, which is north of Dallas. Still, the year isn’t yet over, and police are expecting more fatalities.

Figuring out just why there have been so many Dallas motorcycle wrecks this year wasn’t difficult. Simply stated, there are just more motorcycles on the road. So more motorcycles mean the chances are greater for more motorcycle wrecks and car wrecks.

The increase of motorcycles on Dallas roads, along with roads all over the nation, can be explained by higher gas prices. People are trading in their cars for motorcycles since they get much better gas mileage. The Texas Department of Public Safety’s motorcycle safety unit warns that this surge in motorcycle use means there is an increase in Dallas motorcycle wrecks.

The growing Dallas motorcycle wreck death number is not unique to Texas, though. Across the state, 405 people died in motorcycle wrecks last year. That’s up from 295 motorcycle wreck deaths in 2004. Some suggest that perhaps motorcycle riders aren’t getting enough training, and they are unprepared to be on the roads on a motorcycle. With the surge in popularity of motorcycles because of soaring gas prices, there’s often a wait of several months to get into a motorcycle safety class.

If you or a loved one has been in a Dallas motorcycle wreck, you no doubt know the pain and suffering that comes along with it. So don’t hesitate to get help. Dallas motorcycle wreck law team at the STREET LAW FIRM are experienced in dealing with these cases. The initial consultation is always free, so be sure and contact a personal injury lawyer at the STREET LAW FIRM as soon as possible to discuss your Dallas motorcycle wreck and what steps should be taken next.

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