Dog Bite Statistics

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur in the U.S. yearly. With an approximate population of 327 million people in the United States, this means that 1 in every 69 people experiences a dog bite every year, with 800,000 of those bites requiring medical attention.

81% of dog bites cause no injury or require no medical treatment, and you have a 1 in 112,400 chance of dying from a dog bite. In fact, you have more of a chance of dying from a cataclysmic storm, choking, a gunshot, an attack from wasps, and heart disease or cancer.

Most dog bites involve dogs that are not spayed or neutered and according to the CDC most dogs bite for the following reasons:

• The dog is reacting to a stressful situation or is startled.
• The dog is threatened or scared.
• The dog is protecting its puppies, food, toys, themselves, or their owners.
• The dog is not feeling well or is in pain.
• The dog is biting or nipping during play.

According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), one-third of all homeowner’s insurance liability claims result from dog bites or dog-related injuries with the average cost being more than $37,000 per claim and $675 million yearly.

While any dog can bite, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), states that over 30 breeds and dog types were associated with dog bites and fatalities, which include:

• Pit bulls
• Rottweiler
• German Shepherd
• Labrador Retriever
• Husky
• Bullmastiff
• Boxer
• Great Dane
• Alaskan Malamute
• American Bulldog
• Akita
• Chow
• Doberman
• Chihuahua

It is important to remember, however, that many dogs are mislabeled as a particular breed, and as such all dogs, especially those that you are unfamiliar with, should be treated with caution.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses, and this includes working on your behalf to ensure a favorable settlement.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.