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Article: Dog Bites
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2% of the U.S. population – about 4.7 million – is bitten by a dog… » More …
October 13, 2008 |
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2% of the U.S. population -about 4.7 million – is bitten by a dog each year. About 800,000 of those are serious enough to require medical attention - a dog bite is the fifth most frequent cause of emergency room visits. In 2007 alone, 32 died as the result of dog attacks. Sadly, the vast majority of the victims of dog maulings are children.
The vast majority of biting dogs - 77% - belong to the family or friend of the victim. More than half of dog bites occur on the dog owner’s property. As a result, the dog owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy often covers the cost of injuries to victims of dog bites. According to the Insurance Information Institute, insurers paid $351.4 million toward dog bite claims in 2006, and $356.2 million in 2007. Dog bite claims account for about 4% of all homeowner policy claims.
Even if the dog has never bitten before, the owner of a biting dog can still be liable for injuries resulting from the bite. If you or your child has been the victim of a dog bite, contact a personal injury lawyer at LA Personal Injury Law Group immediately. We've obtained millions of dollars for our clients, and we work on a contingency fee basis - if you don't settle or win, we don't get paid. And if we take on your case, we will advance you all costs of the litigation.
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If you or your child have been the victim of a serious dog bite, Contact Us today to find out what LA Personal Injury Law Group can do for you. We offer a FREE consultation, and we don't get paid unless you win. We are available for weekend and evening appointments; for your convenience, we will even travel to your home. With offices in Los Angeles, our dog bite lawyers represent clients throughout California.
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