Colorado Dog Bite Injury Attorney
| Dog Bite Facts
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
No one wants to think that their beloved dog might bite someone – especially a family member – but every year in the U.S. about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Many victims are close relatives or friends – those most likely to have contact with a dog. Fortunately fatal dog attacks number fewer than 35 per year, but many of the dog bite injuries that do occur are serious. At least 800,000 people require medical treatment for dog bites in a year’s time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you or someone you love has suffered a dog bite, you may need the advice of a qualified personal injury attorney.
At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our Colorado dog bite injury lawyers know that many of the people who suffer dog bites each year are young children. We understand how upsetting it can be when a child is injured, and we know that medical care can be costly. You may need help to afford the care your child requires. Especially since many children who are bitten by dogs sustain wounds to the head, neck or face. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand that you don’t want your child’s life forever altered because a dog bite wound left him or her permanently scarred or disfigured. If you or your child have been harmed in a dog attack, consult the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal for accurate advice about your rights to compensation.
If you are a dog owner and your animal bites someone, you should know what to do. First, try to remain calm. Assuming the injured party wasn’t trespassing or trying to harm you, see that he or she gets medical attention for the bite. Treat the injured party respectfully. You may want to offer to pay for the medical care needed. If you have homeowner or other applicable insurance, you should notify your insurance carrier of the incident. If there are witnesses, get their contact information in case it is needed later. Avoid making any statements about the incident. Follow up to ensure that the bite victim has gotten the care needed. If the wound was minor, you’ve paid for any medical care required, and you have shown every effort to be cooperative, the victim may choose to let the matter drop.
In the case of serious dog bite injuries, it is a good idea to consult an experienced personal injury attorney for advice. At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our seasoned lawyers know how to handle dog bite cases. We have the resources to investigate incidents, and the negotiation skills to work effectively with victims and insurance companies. If your case should go to trial, our comprehensive experience in the courtroom ensures that you’ll be represented by a forceful and well-prepared advocate. When a dog bite has caused serious injury, call the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal for high-quality legal guidance you can count on. Our initial consultation is free.
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Dog Bite Facts
· About half of the 800,000 people in the U.S. who seek medical treatment for dog bite wounds each year are children.
· Emergency rooms treat more than 1,000 people a day, on average, for dog bites.
· Children between the ages of 5 and 9 are most likely to be bitten.
· When children younger than 4 are bitten by dogs, their wounds are more likely to involve the head or neck.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
