Since children are the most common
victims of dog bite injury, every family should take steps to protect their children.
The
number of dog bites in Aurora has actually increased over the years since the law was put into effect.
Spay / neuter has a direct impact on the incidence
of dog bites in a community.
You could also be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured as a direct
result of your dog bites.
There are certain breeds that make up a disproportionate amount
of dog bite claims, making insurance companies less willing to cover any liability issues they cause.
Roughly 70 percent
of all dog bite injuries occur on the dog owner's property and are not caused by stray or unknown dogs.
Many
cases of dog bites involving small children happen in everyday life as the result of an apparently friendly interaction on the part of the child.
This is especially sad since children stand a higher risk of being bitten in the first place; 60
percent of the dog bite victims are children.
Even though most children who are attacked are under 9, the
majority of dog bite prevention programs are created for those over 8.
One of the most important aspects
of dog bite prevention is teaching children that they should never hug or kiss a dog, even a dog they know.
There are ways to reduce the
incidence of dog bites while increasing the value and prevalence of the human - animal bond.
Let's keep in mind that some dogs may be a tad bit intimidated by this behavior and there are countless
reports of dogs biting when owners hug or kiss their dogs.
Victims — or family members — may have to take time off from work to receive medical care and deal with the emotional pain and stress
of a dog bite attack.
When looking at the number of
incidents of dog bites among kids, in 69 % of the incidents, an adult was not present at the time it happened.
This
type of dog bite is often inflicted upon family members, people that the dog knows well and considers a part of its pack.
Millions of people go to the hospital every year
because of dog bites, and millions of dogs head to the vet every year after being attacked by other dogs.
However, these owners also realize that the
problem of dog bites and dog attacks does not lie within a single breed or group of breeds.
The majority
of dog bite accidents occur in the home and involve a dog belonging to a friend of family member.
We know the ins and outs
of dog bite laws and how to maximize your compensation.
As a personal injury attorney, I am shocked to see the number
of dog bites requiring hospitalization increase.
There were also concerns about letting dogs sleep with children because there were
instances of dog bites that didn't come from playing with the child.
The severity of the
consequences of a dog bite can range from a psychological fear of the animal to suffering the long term effects of an infection or disease spread by the animal.
The legal
rights of a dog bite victim depend on where the attack happened, meaning the state and city.
With supervision and
knowledge of dog bite prevention, your kids should be safe in the company of almost any dog.
They found that fatal attacks represent a very small
proportion of dog bite injuries to people and that it's virtually impossible to calculate bite rates for specific breeds.
We all want to prevent dog attacks, however, breed specific laws have proven to be ineffective in the
reduction of dog bite incidents.
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