Dog Attacks

Being involved in a dog bite or dog attack can be a traumatic event resulting in serious injuries or even death. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States needs medical attention for a dog bite-related injury. Often, a dog attack will result in permanent scarring, nerve and muscle damage and the need for follow-up surgery. The psychological effects of an attack are also a great concern, as many of those who are bitten are small children.

A person attacked by a dog has the right to full compensation for his or her injuries, medical costs, loss of physical ability, loss of earning capacity and more.

Dog bites are a lot more common than one would expect. Attacks take place in the United States at an alarming frequency, injuring and killing unsuspecting victims:

• Every 40 seconds, someone in the US seeks medical attention for a dog bite-related injury
• It is estimated that for every dog bite that is reported, three go unreported
• More than 4.7 million people, or 2% of the US population, are bitten by dogs every year
• Severe injuries occur almost exclusively in children under 10 years of age
• Dog bites are the cause of some 44,000 facial injuries each year
• Dog bites cause an average of 18 deaths a year.

What should you do if you are attacked by a dog? Learn more about the steps you should take to protect yourself, and your rights.

If you or a loved one have been bitten by an aggressive dog or injured by a dog attack, please call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for a free case evaluation.