Practice Areas

• Defective Drugs
• Automobile Accidents
• North Carolina Workers' Compensation
• Disability Insurance - ERISA Attorney
• Social Security Disability
• Nursing Home Neglect
• Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Professional Negligence
• Accident Attorney
• Dog Bite Attorney
• Insurance Disputes

Blog

News

Library

Dog Bite Statistics

Although you may think that dog bites and dog attacks are rare, they are much more common than you might think. With around 75 million dogs living in the United States alone, dog bites and dog attacks happen every year, with many of those attacks leading to scarring, nerve damage, serious injury, and even death. Here are some national dog bite statistics:

· Dog bites are the fifth most frequent cause of Emergency Room visits for children, and each year 368,000 people visit the hospital because of a dog bite injury, according to the Center for Disease Control.

· One out of every six bites - 800,000 a year - are serious enough to require professional medical attention, According to JAMA.

· There were 33 fatal dog attacks in 2007 according to the Canine Homicides website.

· Around 3,000 letter carriers are bitten a year, according to the US Postal Service.

· The CDC also reports that each year, two percent of the American population is injured by a dog.

· Dog attack victims lose over $1 billion a year in medical bills and lost wages according to the State Farm Times. Many think that this number is a low estimate!

· Dog bite incidents and attack rates have risen drastically in the last 20 years - perhaps has much as 36 percent between 1986 to 1994.

· Most people are attacked and bitten by dogs that they are familiar with.

· Over half of dog bite attacks happen on the victim's own property.


As you can see, dog bites and canine homicides are more prevalent that you might have thought - and the dogs most likely to harm you are not unneutered strays, but rather the pets of your friends, family, and loved ones. The statistics also reveal that dog bites are more than a physical trauma - they can be expensive and have long-term consequences. If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog, don't wait to contact a specialized and knowledgeable lawyer who can help you with your case.

Free Case Review

Videos

FAQs