Although many American households treat their dogs as family members rather than pets, it still does not change the fact that dogs are animals, sometimes with wild tendencies. In most of the dog attacks, it is extremely difficult for a person to break up the fight or make the dog stop attacking. This may be attributable to a dog’s ultimate nature, and may have to do with the environment in which the attack took place. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 4.5 million people bitten by dogs every year. Have you or a loved one been attacked by a dog? If so, you need to call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) right away for a free and confidential consultation on your rights.
Approximately one in five people who are bitten, about 885,000, require medical attention for the dog bite injuries. In 2006, there were approximately 31,000 dog bite victims who had to undergo reconstructive surgery for their injuries. The risk of dog bites for children is highest for those between the ages of five and nine and children are more likely to receive medical attention than adults are for dog bites. Adult males are also more likely to be bitten by dogs than females. The incidence of dog bites is associated with having a dog in the household. As the number of dogs in a household increases, so does the chance of dog bites. In fact, adults with two or more dogs in the household are five times more likely to be bitten by dogs than those people with no dogs in the home.
Owners are responsible for their dogs’ actions, especially when the attack is on another human being. If the dog attacks another dog, it might depend on the circumstances surrounding the case. For example, if a dog is off his leash and attacks another dog, then the owner might be negligent. However, regardless of whether the dog is on or off his leash while it attacks a human being, then the owner will likely be responsible regardless of the circumstances. In order to determine liability for you case, it would be best if you consult with an attorney. Give the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. We will take your case on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any costs unless we win the case for you. Please visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about dog bites.