Dog Bites

You MAY RECOVER FOR: COMMON AREAS DOGS BITE: DOG BITES • Medical Bills • Arms • Lost Income • Hands • Pain and Suffering • Scarring • Legs • Feet INJURIES: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 4.7 million dog bites each year. Over, 800,000 of these bites require medical attention. The American Humane Society has determined that these dog bites cost insurance companies more than $1 billion every year. The majority of these dog bites are on the arms, hands, legs, and feet. • Bruising • Bleeding • Infection • Scarring DANGEROUS Dog BREEDS: • Many states and cities have passed laws restricting ownerships of "dangerous dog breeds," which include pit bulls, rottweilers, and wolf-hybrids. DOG BITES AND CHILDREN: • These breeds are deemed "dangerous" because they are often trained to be guard dogs or to fight. Additionally, the size and dogs can inflict more serious injuries than other breeds. • 82% of all dog bites treated in an emergency room involve children under the age of 15. • Three characteristics of these dogs make them particularly dangerous: • Approximately 50% of these dog bites involve children under the age of 12. • 65% of the dog bite injuries to children were in the neck and head areas. (1) surprise attacks: these breeds may attack without giving any warning (2) hold and shake: pit bulls can maintain a bite despite being sedated (3) gameness: these breeds continue to attack despite injury. • Some studies have shown that criminals are more likely to own dangerous dog breeds. Additionally, these dogs may not be properly registered. Call d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 for a free Consultation