Dog Bites

Almost five million Americans each year are dog bite victims. About 800,000 seek medical attention for their injuries. The estimated cost of dog bites exceed one billion dollars per year. Unfortunately, the problem is steadily growing. Though the number of dogs has only increased by 2% in the last ten years, the number of dog bite incidents has risen by a third. A study by California State University found that the chances a dog will bite someone seriously during the course of a year is 1 in 55.

Sadly, children are about half of the victims, with ages 5 and 9 being the most likely target.
Dog bites exceed even playground accidents as a common cause of childhood injury. The majority of dog bite injuries towards children involve the face, often causing disfigurement. Most of the offending dogs belong to a friend or family member and most of the incidents happen at home or in familiar places.

By law, dog owners are responsible for their dog’s actions and homeowner’s insurance will cover the damages. Dog bites make up about one third of home owners’ insurance claims.

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