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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are nearly 5 million dog attack cases in the United States each year. Sadly, a large percentage of dog attack cases involve young children. While young children and dogs can develop a lifelong relationship, dogs are still a significant threat to the safety of children. […]

The result of dog bites can be severe injuries or even death of the victims. A bite from a dog breaks the victim’s skin, making it susceptible to infection and the risk of rabies. Those bitten by dogs may require hospitalization, depending on the degree of the bite. If the dog belongs to another person,

What do you do when a dog bite or attacks someone you know? Here are some things to should keep in mind: 1. Properly identify the dog and dog owner. After a dog bites or attacks an individual, it is important for the victim (or anyone with the victim at the time) to properly identify

Being bitten by a dog can be a very painful and terrifying experience, and it can be difficult to have presence of mind in such situation. If you or a loved one are bitten or attacked by a dog, the most important thing to do is to keep calm. Do not panic, and keep in

A dog bite or attack is a painful and traumatic experience that can result in the victim sustaining serious and long-lasting injuries. Should a dog bite victim report the bite or attack to the proper authorities? The answer is yes. If a dog bites or attacks you, do not hesitate to report the attack to

Bjørnli Foto / Foter.com / CC BY-NC A dog bite can be as traumatic an experience for the owner as it is for the victim. Apart from worrying about the victim’s well being, the owner also has to worry about the well being of his or her dog, as well as the serious financial implications

Lucas Vieira Moreira / Dog Photos / CC BY-NC-SA When it comes to the consequences of a dog bite or attack, many of us can’t seem to get past images of cuts, puncture wounds, lacerations and stitches. Although there are the obvious physical injuries that do result from dog bites, there are also much more

Have you been bitten or attacked by a dog? If the answer is yes, then you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against the dog’s owner. Of course, there are a number of issues that need to be taken into consideration. First and foremost, the dog that bit you must be somebody’s

DVIDSHUB / Foter.com / CC BY If a dog bites you or someone you know, there are certain steps that you should follow: The first thing you should do is to determine who the dog’s owner is. You will need to contact the dog’s owner later on should you decide to sue, and your medical