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A 40 year traffic officer was hit by a vehicle making an illegal u-turn, hitting his
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Dog Bite
Every year nearly 5,000,000 Americans are bitten by dogs, about 1 million will need medical attention and around 20 people will die. The majority of dog bite victims are children, suffering from physical disfigurement and psychological problems as a result of developing a fear of dogs. In terms of compensation, dog bites account for nearly $1,000,000,000 in compensation payments.
In terms of which breeds attack more often than any other, in the case of deaths then it is overwhelmingly Rottweilers and pit bulls that cause death. However, in dog bites there is a fairly even spread of breeds that bite.
Responsibility for the dog is not purely that of the owner, everybody has a responsibility to prevent dog bites. The dog owner is responsible for minimizing the risk of a dog biting, this can be achieved through giving their dog proper training, having it neutered or spayed and treating their dog in a humane manner as well as complying with all relevant leash laws. Members of the public are responsible to ensure than they are cautious when around new dogs, or dogs evidently agitated.
As with all personal injury cases, a complete medical report is necessary to ascertain the seriousness of a dog bite and whether medical treatment was required.
In order to increase your chances of successfully pursuing a personal injury case for dog bite, it is important to hire a lawyer specializing in dog bite. A dog bite lawyer will be able to tell you how to proceed further with such a case and to get the best possible compensation.