As a Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyer, I know that traffic collisions can be caused by a huge variety of bizarre hazards and circumstances. It's true that many of the auto accidents we see in the DFW metroplex are the result of tired truckers or drivers either drunk or using their cellphone behind the wheel, but the truth is that you never know what might cause a car crash. After all; if that were possible there would likely be no wrecks!
One seemingly improbable danger to North Texas motorists is the loose dog. We've all seen dogs running loose around residential neighborhoods with their owners nowhere in sight. It's these dogs which are most likely to be involved in attacks on humans, but they are also a potential hazard for drivers.
Just yesterday, I was driving down a street and had just turned a corner when a border collie ran out into the roadway right in front of me. My natural instinct was to instantly slam on my brakes to avoid hitting it. Fortunately, there was no other vehicle following behind me, otherwise I'm certain they would have crashed right into the back of me. If that had happened, who would have paid for any property damage or bodily injury that had occurred? Well, of course, that would vary with the individual situation, but the owner of the unattended dog would certainly have to shoulder a large portion of the blame as it was their negligence which led to the dog being out in the street and causing the wreck in the first place. An auto accident attorney would be able to make a claim against the owner's home insurance, just as they would in an animal attack case.
Dog owners, I hope you take this story as a warning to remember to keep your pet secure inside your house or yard. Drivers, I hope this reminds you that you never know what potential hazard there is around the next bend in the road. Always be alert and leave plenty of room between you and the car in front!
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