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There is a dog bite epidemic in the United States. There are almost 5 million victims annually -- about 2% of the entire population. 800,000 need medical attention. 1,000 per day need treatment in hospital emergency rooms. Between 15 and 20 die per year. Most of the victims who receive medical attention are children, half of whom are bitten in the face. Dog bite losses exceed $1 billion per year, with $345 million paid by insurance. The problem appears to be growing. In a 7-year period during the 1990's, the number of dogs rose by 2% while the number of bites increased by 33%. The property/casualty insurance industry paid $250 million for dog bite claims in 1995, $310 million in 2001, and $345.5 million in 2002. Additional losses were paid by other segments of the insurance industry, such as health insurers. The dog bite epidemic: a primer Canine homicides and the dog bite epidemic: do not confuse them The dogs most likely to kill Children are the most frequent victims The face is the most frequent target http://www.dogbitelegalcenter.com/resources/dogbite-statistics.html Dog bite & attack statistics The most recently published statistics are from 1994. Other statistical sources provide estimates of dog-related injuries. a.. In 2001, an estimated 68 million dogs were pets in the United States. b.. In 2001, an estimated 368,245 victims were treated for dog bite related injuries. c.. In 2001, children ages 5-9 had the highest dog-related injuries. d.. In 2001, an estimated 42% of dog bites (or 154,625) occurred in children age 14 and younger. e.. Approximately 7.9% of dog bites (or 16,476) were work-related. f.. Dog bite injury sites for all victims include: a.. 45.3% to the arm/hand b.. 25.8% to the leg/foot c.. 22.8% to the head/neck. d.. For children 4 years and under, 64.9% of injuries were to the head/neck. e.. For those 15 and older, 86.2% of injuries from dog attacks were to the extremities. g.. Types of dog-related injuries recorded in Emergency Rooms: a.. 26.4% as "dog bite" b.. 40.2% as "puncture" c.. 24.7% as "laceration" d.. 6.0% as "contusion/abrasion/hematoma e.. 1.5% as "cellulitis/infection" f.. 0.8% as "amputation/avulsion/crush" g.. 0.4% as "fracture/dislocation" h.. From 1979 through 1996, dog attacks resulted in more than 300 human dog-bite related deaths in the United States. Most of the victims were children. i.. In 1997 and 1998, at least 27 people died as a result of dog bite attacks (18 in 1997, and 9 in 1998). Of these, 19 were young children between zero and 11 years of age, and 8 were older children and adults between 17 and 87 years of age. j.. Of the 27 people who died as a result of dog bite attacks in 1997 and 1998, 67 percent (18) involved unrestrained dogs on the owner's property; 19 percent (5) involved unrestrained dogs off the owner's property; 11 percent (3) involved restrained dogs on the owner's property; and 4 percent (1) involved a restrained dog off the owner's property. k.. 60 percent of the fatal dog bite attacks by unrestrained dogs that occurred off the owner's property in 1997 and 1998 involved attacks by more than one dog. l.. Of the 27 people who died as a result of dog bite attacks during 1997 and 1998, 67 percent (18) involved an attack by one dog; 19 percent (5) involved an attack by two dogs; and 15 percent (4) involved an attack by 3 dogs. m.. 17 states accounted for the 27 dog bite fatalities that occurred in 1997 and 1998. They were: California (4 deaths); Georgia and North Carolina (3 deaths each); Kansas, Texas, and Wisconsin (2 deaths each); and Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, South Dakota, and Tennessee (1 death each). n.. Rottweilers and Pit Bulls were involved in 60 percent of the 27 dog bite fatalities that occurred in 1997 and 1998. Rottweilers were involved in 10 deaths, and Pit Bulls were involved in 6. o.. From 1979 through 1998, at least 25 breeds of dogs have been involved in 238 human dog bite related deaths. Pit Bulls and Rottweilers were involved in more than 50 percent of these deaths. p.. Between 1979 and 1998, 58 percent of human deaths involved attacks by unrestrained dogs who were on their owner's property at the time of the attack. q.. It has been estimated that about 4.5 million people (nearly 2 percent of the American population) are bitten by dogs each year. r.. In 1994, of the estimated 4.7 million people who were bitten by dogs, 800,000 sought medical care. Of these, 332,000 sought treatment in emergency rooms, and 6,000 were hospitalized. s.. It has been estimated that nearly 334,000 dog bite injuries are treated in emergency departments each year. t.. Of those hospitalized for dog bite injuries in 1994, 55 percent were male. u.. The average hospital stay for a dog-bite injury has been estimated at 3.6 days. v.. In 1994, hospital charges for dog-bite victims was estimated at $62.5 million. w.. In 1994, emergency department charges for dog-bite victims was estimated at $102.4 million, and direct medical care charges incurred as a result of dog bites was estimated at $164.9 million. Dog bite injury? Put our experience to work for you. For over 35 years, our attorneys have represented more than 25,000 injured people including those who have been bitten by a dog. In addition our legal team has answered over 350,000 injury-related legal questions. When an injury occurs and legal help is needed, experience counts. Free Legal Evaluation If you, or someone you care about, have been injured by a dog, you can contact our law firm for a free evaluation by: a.. Filling out a simple online form so we can evaluate your claim b.. Calling toll free 1-866-261-6284. Our phones answer 24 hours a day/7 days a week Our law firm will evaluate your claim free of charge and advise you on your legal rights to collect compensation. There is no obligation to use our services, and there is never a fee unless we get money for you. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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