Tuesday, October 13, 2009

New Dog Park to Open in Birmingham

After years of delays, construction of the city's first dog park is almost completed. The dog park will be located in George Ward Park near downtown Birmingham. The park will feature three fenced-in areas, where dogs of all sizes can run off leash. The completion of the park had been stalled for years until Wednesday, when Mayor Langford ordered the Public Works Department to finish it.

People should use a little extra caution when visiting George Ward Park. Identifying and avoiding aggressive dogs in public areas can help protect against a dog attack. Dog aggression is defined as behavior that is meant to intimidate or harm either a person or another animal. The following are some of the most common indicators that a dog is aggressive:

  • growling
  • baring teeth
  • snarling
  • snapping
  • biting

It is important to remember that you should never run away from a dog displaying aggressive behavior. Running will only heighten the dog’s aggression. Instead, remain still and avoid direct eye contact with the dog. Knowing what to do if a dog exhibits aggression towards you can help prevent a dog bite injury.

If you have been injured in a dog attack, you should contact an experienced Birmingham personal injury lawyer immediately to discuss your case. The Walker Law Firm handles dog bite injury cases in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Birmingham personal injury lawyers at The Walker Law Firm work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay nothing unless you receive money for your injuries.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks so much for sharing this! I have always been so afraid of dogs because of an incident that happened when I was a child. This dog park is really close to my house and I feel like I'm living in fear. I hope that if anything happens, I'll be able to hire a personal injury lawyer in Homewood that not only gets me compensated for my injury, but also fights to get the dog park closed.

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