SAINT ANTONIO – The spouse of 76-year-old Max De Los Santos says her husband should have a proper leg amputated as a result of severity of his accidents following a canine assault in mid-August.
The assault occurred within the De Los Santos household’s entrance yard on Gatefield Drive on Aug. 16.
San Antonio police mentioned the investigation into the canine’s proprietor continues to be underway. Animal Care Services reviews the dogs have been euthanized.
Personal damage lawyer Paul Campolo mentioned it’s essential for canine chew victims to report the damage to police or Animal Care Services because it helps build legal responsibility for any attainable future victims who might face extra critical accidents.
“We have seen a lot more dog bite cases than we have in the past. And I don’t know exactly what it is, but I think the biggest problem is people don’t leash their dogs,” Campolo mentioned.
He mentioned victims have an enormous burden of proof to point out that the proprietor was knowingly negligent.
Campolo mentioned renters or home insurance coverage protection might cowl the canine assault, however some insurance coverage firms are attempting to carve out protection for canine bites.
“If they can’t afford insurance, you know, how much money do they have to pay for a judgment? So without insurance, as a practical matter, you’re out not to get a recovery,” he mentioned.
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