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Did you know…Some Dog Bite Basics
By Michael Morse | June 3, 2010
Every year more than 4.7 million Americans suffer injury from a dog bite or dog attack, and approximately 800,000 require medical attention. A serious dog bite attack can leave a person with devastating, life-changing injuries. A person who has suffered severe dog bite injuries may need plastic surgery to restore appearance and reduce scarring.
Dog bite injuries are the third leading cause of emergency admission of children to hospitals.
The elderly have a higher rate of dog attacks, as do service workers such as mail carriers, other delivery persons, meter readers, home health aides, and others who make house calls, and are therefore more exposed to dogs.
Here are some common questions and answers about dog attacks:
Are some dog breeds’ bites more dangerous? More than half of all serious dog attacks in the United States involve pit bulls or Rottweilers.
How can I reduce my risk of a dog attack? Do not approach dogs you don’t know well, or those unaccompanied by an owner. Do not provoke or tease any dog, whether you know it well or not.
Are there psychological effects from dog attacks? The emotional trauma resulting from being attacked by a dog can be devastating. The anxiety and fear that may continue long after the attack is a central component in many dog bite cases.
Who is responsible when a dog attacks and injures a person? Under Michigan law, dog owners are liable when their dog bites someone without being provoked, period. This law does not apply to a person who is bitten while trespassing.
Do homeowners and renters insurance cover dog attacks? Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury from a dog attack, contact us today for a free consultation. We will help seek compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering caused by the attack.

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