Dog Bites Can Lead to Serious Injury, Death; Victims Should Be Aware of Dangers

Dogs are an extremely popular and usually terrific pet to own: nearly half of all U.S. households own dogs, and in 2013 there were over eighty-three million pet dogs in the country.  A good dog is a great companion to have for you and your family; however, people need to be aware of the dangers of dog bites, and the injuries and even deaths to which they can lead.

Nearly five million dog bites occur in the United States every year. Almost a million of these—800,000—require medical care of some kind. The overwhelming number of dog bites come from male dogs, and the total number of bites come from a wide variety of breeds. It’s hard to predict where a dog bite will come from—any dog can attack a human, sometimes seemingly for no reason at all—though abuse is dogs is often associated with their being more vicious.

As a personal injury lawyer in Virginia, I’m aware of my state’s laws regarding pet dogs: owners are required to exercise reasonable care in ensuring that their dogs are not freely roaming in a place where they can potentially harm another person. Dog owners must also be aware of any dangerous tendencies their dogs possess, and must ensure that their dog poses no threat to anyone else.

If you’ve been injured by a dog bite, you should be aware of your legal rights: you may have grounds to pursue a personal injury case against the owner of the dog. My Virginia based personal injury law firm specializes in dog bite cases, and we’re aware of the laws and regulations regarding dangerous pets that can injure people. If you’ve been injured by a dog attack, you can click here to download an in-depth guide on dog bites which I wrote; it explains the laws governing dog bites, as well as your options for pursuing legal redress.

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