Philadelphia Dog Bite Lawyer
Dog Bite Questions and Answers
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Editor: Jeffrey Harlan Penneys, Esq.
Profession: Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney
What are the different types of dog bites?
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Because dogs are predators by nature, they almost always attack with their teeth. And the teeth and jaws of a big working dog -- the kind most likely to send someone to a doctor -- can be very strong, exerting up to 450 pounds of pressure per square inch.
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What if my dog bites someone?
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If Your Dog Bites Someone
• Confine your dog immediately and check on the victim's condition. If necessary, seek medical help.
• Provide the victim with important information, such as the date of your dog's last rabies vaccination.
• Cooperate with the animal control
Proving Dog Bite Claims
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How is liability proven in dog bite cases?
To prove that a dog owner is responsible/liable for an injury due to a dog attack or dog bite, negligence must be proven.
Some ways to prove negligence on the part of the dog owner include:
Dog Bite Questions
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Q: How many dog bites occur every year in the United States?
A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, estimates that nearly 2% of the U.S. population is bitten by a dog each year. This translates to more than 4.7 million people per year, most of whom are children.
Q: How many people die every year as a result of dog bites?
What are the characteristics to Look for in Dogs that Bite?
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The increase in large dog ownership has resulted in an increased amount of dog bite claims. German shepherds were identified as the breed involved in 44% of all dog bite claims, but account for only 22% of license registrations. Small purebred dogs accounted for less than 20% of bites but more than 40% of registrations. The Pit Bull Terrier is a common cause of dog bite injuries in minors. The major problem is that they are frequently (94%) unprovoked. These dogs are also typically freely roaming animals (67%).
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