October Library Items: A Focus on Dog Bites

Dog bite cases are increasing every year, with the average insurance claim skyrocketing to over $24,000 per bite. With 75 million dogs in the country, two percent of the American population will be bitten in the coming year -- 70 percent of those incidents will involve the dogs of friends and family.

Just this month, we wrote about a Gastonia, NC, man who suffered over 60 dog bites when a pit bull attacked him in his own back yard. After the attack, it was discovered that the dog had attacked a human before and that the owner was still in the process of paying off the first victim.

Do you know what to do in the minutes, hours, and days following a dog attack? Do you know the possible consequences of your dog biting another person, even if it hasn't been aggressive with humans in the past? Do you know how many people die each year from dog maulings?

This month in our Library section, we have added three new articles that shed light and share information regarding dog bites, dog bite lawsuits, and dog bite prevention.

• What Should You Do Immediately After Being Bitten By A Dog?
• MSN Money Report: Dog Bites Can Bankrupt You
• Dog Bite Statistics

As always, if you have been the victim of a dog bite or dog attack, contact us today for a free consultation.