Almost 5 million people are victims of dog bites each year. Of these, nearly 20% require medical attention with about 1000 people seeking emergency care every day. While most dog bites are not serious, many do cause serious injuries such as:

• lacerations and puncture wounds
• nerve damage
• fractured bones
• permanent scarring
• disfigurement
• emotional injuries such as post-traumatic fear of animals and social
• situations
• crush injuries
• serious infection
• rabies infection
• death

Since young children are not fully able to appreciate danger, they are particularly vulnerable and often sustain severe dog bite injuries to their head, face and neck. According to a recent study, the average age of children injured in dog bite cases is 6 years old. Over half of serious dog bites of children result in injuries to their cheeks, lips, nose and ears. These injuries often require extensive surgical repair. However, the emotional scarring to children (and adults) who suffer from dog attacks are often more debilitating. Few things in life are more traumatic than being mauled by a vicious dog. These attacks almost always lead to some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Serious injuries to dog bite victims result in damages such as medical bills, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, disfigurement, a decreased ability to labor and work in the future, future medical bills, and a diminished quality of life. In addition, the spouse of an injured dog bite victim is entitled to be compensated for the resulting loss of consortium, which is the loss of the injured spouse's companionship, services, and marital relations.

If you have been seriously injured in a dog bite accident, you are entitled to be fully compensated for your injuries. At Fleming Law, P.C., we are experienced personal injury lawyers who work hard to get you all that you are entitled to under the law.

If you would like to discuss your dog bite accident case with an experienced injury lawyer, call Fleming Law, P.C. at (404) 923-7497 or contact us online. We are here to help.