Dog bites – (248) 588-3333 – Basic facts
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Dog Bites
While they have more than earned the distinction of being called man’s best friend”, dogs are still animals capable of doing harm to humans. A poorly trained or contained dog presents an elevated risk of injury to its owners and other people. This chapter is intended to help the victims of dog bite injuries, dog owners facing lawsuit, and responsible pet owners seeking to avoid future liability.
What are some basic facts about dog bites?
4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States every year. According to the CDC, there are roughly 800,000 dog bites every year that require medical attention (1 in every five dog bites). 334,000 of those end up being so severe that the victim must be hospitalized. To put that perspective, there are 2400 dog bite injuries every day. To break it down even further, one person is injured by a dog every 36 seconds. As many as twelve people die each year as a result of dog bite injuries.
Are children at greater risk from dog bite injuries?
Over half of all dog bite victims are children, with over a quarter of all child dog bite injuries resulting in a visit to the emergency room. Dog bites frequently rank among the top ten causes of non-fatal injuries in children of all age groups.
The reason for this elevated risk, aside from a child’s relative physical frailty, is the fact that their short stature means dog bites are frequently to the child’s face and neck (rather than the arms, torso, or legs typical of dog attacks on adults). Children are also a greater risk because their relative youth and immaturity makes them more likely to engage in behaviors that irritate, harass, or cause pain to a dog and thus provoke a bite.
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