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Protect your kids from dog bites by teaching precautions around dogs. As the weather gets warmer more dogs will be outside. It is important to teach your kids safety precautions around dogs to avoid a dog bite. An estimated 4 million dog bites occur yearly. Of these nearly 800,000 end up in the hospital with injuries. Nearly half of these are children. Had these kids been properly educated, these dog bite injuries may have been prevented.
School age children are old enough to understand basic principles that could help to avoid a dog bite. Consider teaching the following.
There are several reasons a dog could bite. A pet owner is liable for the actions of their dog especially after a dog bite. It is important for dog owners to understand dogs are pack animals. Much of a dog’s behavior is based on pack instincts. Before introducing a dog to an area with young children, pet owners need to understand this concept.
A few common reasons for a dog to bite include the dog feeling:
Most dog bite injuries are from dogs that are familiar with the child.
As a parent the first thing you want to do is protect your kids from dog bites. This is not always possible. If your child has been bitten by a dog, seek medical attention immediately. It is better to be safe than sorry. Dog bites can lead to serious infections and even death. Next, contact personal injury attorney Mat Parke. Mat has handled hundreds of dog bite cases. The dog owner needs to be held responsible for the actions of their dog. Mat can get you the compensation you deserve. Call (509) 482-7274 for a free consultation.
Our Spokane, Washington law office services clients in and surrounding Spokane, including for injuries and accidents in Spokane Valley and injuries and accidents in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Visit or call our Spokane office now.
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