There are around 4.5 million reported dog bites each year in the United States. This is nearly 2% of the population in the United States. The majority of dog bites are never reported, which means there are probably much more of them then reported. The four major classifications of dog bites are:
Unreported dog bites
Minor dog bites
Serious to severe dog bites
Fatal dog bites
If you or someone you love have been bitten by a dog and suffered injuries, contact a professional Las Vegas dog bite lawyer to help you with the complicated legal process.
In the United States, there are approximately 800,000 dog bite attacks requiring hospitalization every year. The dog bite statistics that stands out the most is fifty percent of all Americans are bitten by a dog before the age of 13. Understanding the causes of dog bites is extremely helpful in avoiding dog bites. Below are the six most common causes of dog bites:
Dominance Aggression
Protection of Valuables
Fear Aggression
Maternal Aggression
Redirected Aggression
Pain Inducing Aggression
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a dog bite attack and suffered serious injuries due to it, contact an experienced Phoenix dog bite injury lawyer to help you.
Dog attacks are attacks on humans by feral or domestic dogs. Studies show that over 1,000 Americans per day are treated in emergency rooms as a result of dog bites. Centers for Diesease Control and Prevention is committed to reducing this public health problem by working with state health departments to establish dog bite prevention programs and by tracking and reporting trends on U.S. dog bite injuries. Below are some helpful tips to preventing dog bite injuries.
Do not approach an unfamiliar dog
Do not run from a dog and scream
Try and stay motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog
Do not pet a dog without letting it sniff and see you first
Avoid direct eye contact with a dog
Do not play with an unfamiliar dog
People with pet dogs in their home, male adults, and young children are the most common targets in dog bit incidents. If you or a loved one has experienced a dog bite injury contact a Tucson dog bite attorney at Wattel & York.
