Northern Kentucky Dog Bite Lawyers
Did you know that dog bites are the most common types of bites caused by pets.
And studies have shown the majority of victims are children because they are an easier target.
And kids tend to wander into an aggresive dog's territory or yard which triggers the attack.
Unfortunately, most dogs bite the face of child which can lead to severe disfigurement. Adults, on the other hand, are usually bitten on the thighs, buttucks or hands and arms while trying to fend-off the dog.
Here are a few facts compiled by one of the leading experts in the U.S. on dog bites - Richard H. Polsky, Ph.D.
- According to the American Medical Association, dog bites are the second leading cause of childhood injury.
- Approximately 20 people die every year as a result of a dog attack in the United States.
- Two times as many males are bitten then females.
- Every year, more than 3,200 U.S. Postal Workers are bitten by dogs.
- In the United States alone, More than 4 million people report being bitten by dogs each year.
If you, or your child, is bitten by a dog, here are a few steps you should take immediately following an attack.
- Get medical care immediately - no matter how minor you think the injury is. Most dog bites result in puncture wounds which can become seriously infected from the dogs saliva.
- Call the Police to report the attack.
- Call the County Health Department and file a report.
- Then contact an attorney.
Contacting an attorney for a dog bite is necessary because you need to investigate the need for any future care or reconstructive surgery, compensation for any time lost from work, medical bills that need to be paid, and if it's a child that was bitten, look into psychological counseling due to the traumatic experience.
I've represented a large number of clients in the area that needed an aggresive Northern Kentucky Dog Bite Lawyer to help with the ongoing problems associated with a dog attack.
So if you, or your child, has bitten by dog and need a top-notch attorney to quickly handle this issue, send me an e-mail by using the form on the left side of this page - or call me at 859 441 5400. If the call is long distance, use my toll-free number - 1 866 464 6724.
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