Dog Bite Injuries

Have you been bitten by a dog?

Each year, more than 350,000 dog bite victims visit U.S. emergency rooms, costing more than $1 billion in annual losses. On average, approximately 800,000 victims receive some form of medical treatment for dog bites every year. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control, there are approximately 4.5 million dog bite victims annually in the United States. If you were a victim of a dog bite, you should contact a Houston personal injury attorney for immediate legal assistance.

Common Dog Bite Injuries

A dog can exert hundreds of pounds of pressure in a single bite, potentially causing serious injuries to the victim. Unfortunately, the majority of dog bite victims are young children. Due to their small stature, children typically sustain injuries to the face and neck. Children should be examined by a doctor for nerve damage and facial fractures.

Dog bite injuries include but are not limited to:

• Abrasions
• Punctures
• Scars
• Crush Injuries
• Tissue Loss and Avulsion
• Fractured Bones
• Sprains
• Infections (rabies, cellulitis, C. canimorsus infections)

Dog bite injuries can be extremely painful for the victim, and left untreated, lacerations and puncture wounds can lead to nerve damage, serious life-threatening infections, disfigurement and even death. Dog bites are a serious problem in the United States, where each day approximately 1,000 U.S. citizens will require emergency medical treatment for a dog bite injury.

Enlisting the Help of a Legal Professional

If you were bitten by a dog and sustained injuries, it's vital that you seek medical attention right away. Next, you should contact a Houston dog bite attorney from The Doan Law Firm, P.C. At times dog owners can be legally and financially liable for injuries their dog has caused to another person. It's important to have an attorney who is knowledgeable in both Texas dog bite law as well as personal injury law.

Dog bite injuries can cost upwards of $18,000 on average in medical expenses for the dog bite victim. However, where injuries are severe, the physical, emotional and financial toll caused by a vicious dog attack can be far more troubling. Contact the firm to schedule your initial consultation and to learn more about your legal rights in a dog bite or attack.