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Approximately 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. More than half of that number are children. Dog bites can cause significant damage, both physically and emotionally.
Puncture wounds, torn skin, deep lacerations and permanent scarring are common physical injuries caused by a dog bite. Since a dog’s teeth are rounded, the pressure applied by their jaws can also result in serious damage to the vital tissues below the skin such as nerves, blood vessels, tendons, muscles, and bones. Deep bite wounds often result in serious infections from toxins found in the saliva of an animal. Deep emotional injuries can surface, especially in the case of children who often suffer with recurrent fear and anxiety from an attack that happened years prior.
If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog, promptly contact The Glassman Law Firm. Our firm has a combined 50 years of advocacy for personal injury victims. Owners of dangerous animals must be held accountable. |
