Study Show Children As The Majority of Dog Bite Victims | Toledo, Ohio dog bite lawyer

Every year in the United States 800,000 dog bites require medical attention and 31,000 people have to undergo reconstructive surgery. The majority of these victims are children. In fact, the the study shows that out of all the dog bites recorded in the U.S. that three quarters of them occur in children who are under ten years old.

The average age of children receiving facial bites is 3.9 years old. The dog is usually one that the child is familiar with. If it is a second attack by the dog it is likely to be more of a serious injury. Once a dog bites a child it is reccomended that the dog be removed from the household. Also reccomended in families with dogs and small children is that there be boundaries and a no crawl/walk zone around where the dog eats.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a dog call our office at 800.637.8170. Our Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorneys are expereienced at handling all kinds of Ohio dog bite lawsuits and will work with you to get you the compensation you deserve.