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 Dog bite injuries affect approximately 4.7 million people in the
United States
annually.
Of this population, about 800,000 dog bite victims require medical
treatment each year. Most dog bite victims are children, as it is
the second leading cause of injury to minors. Dog bite attacks
account for one out of three homeowner's liability insurance claims,
which translates into more than one billion dollars in pay-outs
annually. Dog bite claims fall under the umbrella of
personal injury
law, where an injured party has the legal right to seek compensation
for injuries caused by another party's actions or negligence.
There are many
reasons why a dog may attack. Many dog bite injuries occur when a dog is
trying to defend or protect his territory, establish dominance over
his/her victim, is in a new, unfamiliar, or threatening environment,
and when disturbed while eating, sleeping, or coveting a toy or
treat.
There are several factors that
may increase the likelihood that a
dog will bite.
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A dog that is not altered is three times more likely
to bite.
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A Dog
may often attack when they are chained
up or the victim of any form of mistreatment.
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Male dogs bite
more often than females, especially those between the ages of one
and five.
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All breeds of dog bite,
although statistic show that Rottweilers and
Pit Bulls perpetrate approximately half of all
dog bite related fatalities.
If you are involved
in a dog bite incident it is important to first establish if medical
treatment in necessary. Gaining pertinent
information about the dog,
its owner, and any witnesses is also crucial. A dog bite victim may
also want to report the incident to local police or animal control
authorities.
 Contacting an experienced dog bite injury attorney
is essential in order to fully understand your legal rights and options
regarding a potential dog bite litigation proceeding, and can help maximize and protect your interests in a
dog
bite case.
Contact
Dennis Strong Law today regarding your dog bite legal matters at
Toll Free: (866) 403-4300 to schedule a confidential
consultation with a qualified Toledo dog bite attorney
/ lawyer.
Toledo
dog bite
attorney, Dennis P. Strong,
vigorously for the rights of individuals engaged in
dog bite,
and other personal injury
legal
matters. Contact Dennis P. Strong today
Toll Free: (866) 403-4300 or use our
online
submission form for a free and
confidential case evaluation.
Toledo Dog Bite Attorney /
Lawyer, providing professional dog bite
and personal injury legal services in Toledo,
Sylvania,
Lambertville as well as the surrounding Northeast Ohio &
Southwest Michigan areas.
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