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Dog bite accident injury statistics reveal that 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year in the United States. Of this two percent of the population, about 800,000 people seek medical treatment for their dog bite accident injury. Dog bite accident injury victims are most often children. Men are also more likely to become the victims of dog bite accidents than females. Dog bite accident injury cases usually involve unrestrained dogs on their owner''s property, though these incidents may also occur with a restrained dog on or off their owner''s property.
Serious dog bite accident injury cases result in muscle tears, lacerations, disfigurement, and in serious cases, fatality. About 15 to 25 people are killed every year as a result of a dog bite accident injury. Most of these victims are children. The perpetrators can be dogs of any breed, though half of all dog bite accident injury cases that result in death are by pit bulls or Rotweillers.
Instances of dog bite accident injury cases can be assuaged when proper precautions are taken by potential dog bite accident injury victims and canine owners. There are several things that an owner can do to decrease the likelihood that his/her dog will bite a person. Socialization, humane training, and proper care of your canine will teach obedience, appropriate and acceptable dog behavior, and can make them better adjusted to new or strange environments and people. Obeying all leash, restraint, and confinement laws can also reduce the risk of dog bite accident injury occurrences. Spaying or neutering your canine also greatly reduces the likelihood that they will become dog bite accident injury perpetrators.
Potential dog bite accident injury victims can also take precautions to reduce their risks of being bitten. Most importantly, children should be taught how to approach dogs and when to avoid them. Approaching an unknown canine always carries the risk of being bitten. People should avoid approaching a dog that is chained up, eating, sleeping, playing with toys or treats, or one that is showing signs of fear or aggression.
General knowledge of canine body language and communication can also help reduce the chances of dog bite accident injury cases. Canines will usually give some warning that they are aggressive or afraid, or that they intend to bite. Dogs are naturally social creatures who do not wish to bite , but will do so if they feel threatened, are trying to protect their owner(s) or territory, are bothered while sleeping or eating, or are trying to establish dominance over their victim.
Most dog bite accident injury cases hold the dog owner liable for their dog''s actions. If you are bitten by a dog , it is important to seek medical help immediately and to report the incident to local law and animal control authorities. It is also wise to gather information about the dog and the dog''s owner immediately after the dog bite accident injury occurs. This information can determine the type of medical treatment you receive and is vital to any future claims that may be filed to seek compensation for your injuries.
The laws regarding dog bite accident injury claims vary from place to place. Most laws allow dog bite victims to seek compensation from negligent owners or others whose negligence led to the dog bite accident injury. If you have been the victim of a dog bite accident , you may wish to speak to an attorney who can help you recover damages for the injuries you have sustained.
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