Below are statistics relating to dog bites throughout the United States. These statistics are based upon both Purebred and crossbred dogs.

• There are more than 4 million dog bites each year
• There are approximately 800,000 people that seek medical attention each year
• More than half of the dog bites occur to attacks to the face
• There are over 20 people each year that die from dog bites
• Over 40% of Americans purchase dogs for protection
• Dog bites are the second most common causes of injury to children
• Dog bites occur more often with male dogs
• The most common reported dog bites involve pit bulls and rottweilers.
• Pit bulls are reported to cause more than 50% of hospital stays 
• The average hospital stay for dog bites are over 3 days
• Over 1/3 of homeowner liability cases involve dog bites
• Over 2,800 mail carriers are bitten by dogs each year
• There are over 60 million dogs in the United States
• Dog bite victims suffer over $1 billion in damages each year
• Over 75% of dog bites occur to the owners family and friends

If you have been a victim of a dog bite and seeking legal consultation, you should seek representation from a personal injury lawyer. Personal Injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis meaning you don't have to pay for the representation if your attorney is not successful in winning your claim. 

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• Dog Bite F.A.Q