Personal Injury Attorney, Jeffrey T. Jones Says Increased Awareness is Important In Dog Bite Season.

Charleston, WV, May 26, 2015: Personal Injury attorney Jeffrey T. Jones, founder of the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones, and best-selling author of “Protect and Defend has posted a new article on his website entitled “On The Wrong Side of Man’s Best Friend. The Bite is Worse Than the Bark.”

There is no doubt that a majority of American citizens love dogs. As Jones states in his latest article, “Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend.” What could be cuter than puppy dogs and babies?”  He continues, “Well, when you consider that throughout the U.S. every day about 1,000 people require emergency room treatment for dog bites, the cuteness factor might shift.”

Says Jones, “It is not my intent to spread unnecessary fear about dogs. It is my intention to make everyone aware of the responsibilities dog owners have to keep their dogs from harming, maiming and/or killing human beings.”  “In addition,” he states, “ it is my intention to make victims and families of dog bite victims aware of the liabilities imposed by the State of West Virginia on the owners of pets who are aggressive and end up biting human beings.”

Jones advises, “West Virginia dog bite laws impose strict liability on owners who let their dogs run at large.” He continues to explain the meaning of the term, “What the term “strict liability” means in this case is that the injured person does not have to prove that the owner or keeper knew the dog would act aggressively.”

It is not surprising that summertime is also called the season of dog bites. As Jones writes, “On a beautiful day when the weather draws everyone to the great outdoors, the parks, beaches, ball fields, walking trails and picnic grounds, there are inevitably furry friends chasing sticks, balls and leaping into the air catching Frisbees. This is a familiar sight. We expect this type of activity and just go about our day happily enjoying the athletic prowess of the different types of dogs – from the tiniest Chihuahua to the largest Great Dane.”

We may not be consciously aware, however, Jones states, “Some part of our brains are most likely on alert though, especially if there are young children in the vicinity. The reason is that even though most dog owners do go to great lengths to train their dogs to obey their commands, hot weather and over stimulation in social settings can make dogs cranky. And, unlike most humans, dogs do not know how to control themselves when they are over stimulated or cranky. They can sink their teeth into anyone who they find bothersome with little provocation.”

Jones adds a list of current dog bite statistics that will make readers more conscious of dogs in their surroundings.

The entire article can be read at http://www.jeffreytjones.com/on-the-wrong-side-of-mans-best-friend-the-bite-is-worse-than-the-bark/

About Jeffrey T. Jones

Jeffrey T. Jones has more than 25 years of experience and served as the former President of the West Virginia Association for Justice and is a Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and IRS Tax Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia. He has also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in West Virginia. He has appeared in USA TODAY as an Emerging Business Leader to Watch and has been named one of the top 10 lawyers in West Virginia for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. He represents persons injured or killed in accidents and has written the West Virginia Automobile Accident Injury Guide and a Special Report dealing with car accidents, personal injury and insurance companies.

About the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones

For quality, dependable legal representation, clients throughout West Virginia rely on the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones, PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. Our office serves clients from Charleston to Huntington, from Beckley to Princeton and as far as Clarksburg. We’re strong advocates for those who have been injured by negligence of any kind. Whether you have been injured by a negligent driver or a drunk driver, a defective product, or a doctor or hospital, we can help you recover the financial compensation you are entitled to receive.

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