How To Prevent Your Child From Becoming A Dog Bite Victim

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In the United States, dogs are the most popular pet. Most dogs, when trained properly, can be a great addition to a family; however, when dogs are not trained properly, they can be very dangerous to the well-being of children.What makes these types of dogs even more dangerous is that they are difficult for people to identify, especially for children.

Children and the elderly are particularly at risk, but anyone can fall victim to an aggressive and unsecured animal. Unfortunately, children are the most likely victims of dog attacks, and over fifty percent of children who are victims of dog bites, require medical treatment for their injuries.

More than 4.7 million people are victims of dog bites each year, with nearly 800,000 of the bites requiring medical attention.

Children ages 5-9 are at the greatest risk for encountering a dog bite related injury, and boys are at a significantly higher injury rate than girls.

Listed below are a few safety tips that your children should follow. Compiled by the Centers for Disease Control, these experts believe the rate of dog bites can be significantly reduced by teaching basic principles:

Do not approach an unfamiliar dog
Do not run from a dog and scream
Remain still when an unfamiliar dog approaches
If a dog knocks you down, roll in to a ball and be still
Report stray dogs or dogs acting strangely to an adult immediately
Avoid direct eye contact with a dog
Do not wake a dog that is sleeping or taking care of puppies
Do not approach a dog that is eating
Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see you and sniff you first
If bitten by a dog, immediately report the dog bite to an adult.

Dog bites have been known to cause serious injuries to their victims, including scarring and disfigurement. It can be really difficult for the parents of a child who suffered a dog bite attack because the effects of it can be life lasting.Therefore, it is imperative that you teach your children the proper way to approach a dog in order to prevent a dog bite attack from occurring. If you do happen to experience the unfortunate circumstance of your child being bitten by a dog, it is recommended that you seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer in order to get the justice that you deserve.

About the Author:
Personal Injury Attorney Shelly Leeke practices accident and injury law in Charleston, South Carolina. She is an attorney, a published author, and founder of the Shelly Leeke Law Firm and can be reached at 888-690-0211 or at LeekeLaw.com. For more information on personal injuries, visit the firm's accident and injury resource library.



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