Almost 2% of the population suffers from dog bites annually. Each
year the number of innocent children and adults seriously injured
or killed by dogs increases dramatically. The Center for Disease
and Control, the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents and the
U.S. Postal Service put together a startling collection of statistics
about dog attacks.
There are approximately 4.7 million dog bites per year nationwide.
- Letter carriers suffer about 3,000 bites annually as they deliver the mail.
- There are more than 850,000 dog bites requiring medical attention in the U.S. yearly.
- In a twelve-month period from 1995 to 1996, at least 25 people in the U.S. have died from dog attacks, 20 of whom were children.
- The number of dog bites requiring medical attention has increased 15 times faster than the increase in dog ownership.
If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation. The best way to determine your eligibility for compensation is through an experienced and skilled dog bite attorney. Contact us today so we can put you in contact with qualified dog bite attorneys.
In some instances a dog attack could prove fatal, and if you have lost a loved one through a dog bite or attack you may be able to claim for wrongful death. Again, you need to seek the assistance of a specialized and experienced dog bite attorney, who will be able to advise you on the viability of your case and can put together an impermeable lawsuit to maximize your chances of getting compensation for your loss.
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