Dog Bite Statistics

Most people in America are exposed to dogs on a regular basis. Whether a person is a dog owner him / herself, or if they occasionally happen upon one in public, it is unlikely that a given person will be able to avoid dogs for the majority of his or her life.

Because of this frequent exposure, dog bite injuries are, not surprisingly, a leading cause of accident and injury in the United States year after year. Statistics have found that on average, 2% of the country’s population will suffer a dog bite injury every year, which translates to millions of dog bite victims.

While dog bites can vary in terms of their severity, approximately 800,000 of these victims will have to seek professional medical treatment for their injuries.

Sadly, of all dog bite victims in the United States, children seem to be the group most devastatingly affected. Approximately 16 people die from dog bites every year in the US, and most of these deaths are in children who are too young or weak to be able to recover from their injuries.

Because of these shocking statistics, it is important for parents to be especially cautious with their children when around dogs. Parents should especially be sure to never leave their child alone with a dog, as these life-threatening injuries can occur in a fraction of a second, and usually with no advanced warning.

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If you or your child is attacked by a dog, it is important that you seek professional medical attention as quickly as possible to lessen the long-term damage caused by the attack. For legal representation for your dog bite case, contact Cincinnati personal injury lawyer Shawn M. Stepleton today at 513-321-7733.